How to change rear anti roll bar links on BMW E36 – replacement guide
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Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 316 i,
BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 316 i,
BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 318 i,
BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 318 is,
BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 320 i,
BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 325 i,
BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 325 td,
BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 325 tds,
BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 318 tds,
BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 328 i,
BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 318 i,
BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 318 is,
BMW 3 Saloon (E36) M3 3.2,
BMW 3 Saloon (E36) M3 3.0
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear anti roll bar link on BMW E36 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for 3 Saloon (E36) and other BMW models
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – BMW E36 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3
Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW E36
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7
Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8
Move the stabiliser bar aside. Use a crowbar.
Step 9
Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10
Remove the stabilizer rod.
Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E36. AUTODOC recommends:
Examine the stabiliser bushes. Replace them if necessary.
Step 11
Grip the stabiliser link in a vice.
Step 12
Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13
Unscrew the fastener of the stabiliser link bracket. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 15
Remove the stabiliser link bracket.
Step 16
Release the vice and remove the stabiliser link.
Step 17
Grip a new stabiliser link in a vice.
Step 18
Install the stabiliser link bracket.
Step 19
Install the fastening bolt.
Step 20
Screw in the fastener of the stabiliser link bracket. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21
Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22
Release the vice and remove the stabiliser link.
Step 23
Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link. Use a crowbar.
Step 24
Reinstall the stabiliser bar in its mounting seat.
Step 25
Screw in the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar to the control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 26
Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 27
Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 Nm torque.
Step 28
Tighten the fastener of the stabiliser link bracket. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 29
Remove the support from under the arm.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E36. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 30
Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 31
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 32
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 33
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E36. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 34
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW E36
Step 35
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 36
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 37
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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