How To Replace BMW Drop Links / Sway Bar Links

In this video we show you exactly how to replace the drop links / sway bar links on a BMW. The torque specifications are included as well as the recommended parts to buy.

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[timothycarljones]

Great to see a decent mechanic using a torque wrench correctly.
There again, why not do what my local garage did when changing my tyres.. Use impact driver to tighten security front wheels nuts!.. Wrecked them.
Furious, and even argued it wasn't required!

[krellft]

Nice one mate ... but you might want to go and redo the first link ... as you had the curved end at the bottom? ... :) ... 8:11

[james]

hi george
thanks to your video on the recall for the cable from the battery i contacted bmw in ireland and was informed that my 08 520d was also for the recall but they did not contact me about the recall so my advice to anyone is to contact bmw in case they don't contact all owners and my local dealer checked it and it was fine and to be fair to them they did point out that one of the track rod ends was going and also a rear guide link i am amazed that your dealer did not tell you about the droplinks they should have pointed it out to you i think as it is a safety issue
i really enjoy your videos
regards
james

[tomaszsaluda]

Should I be able to move drop link with my hand ? Or they should not move at all ?

[luissimon]

Any body knows if there's a recall for the wiring of the trunk on 530i 2007

[thewrench]

Excellent videos im really enjoying ur content. I'm getting a squeeking sort of sound s
Going over bumps noticeable at low speeds also in car parks turning and stuff. Sound comes from front passenger side. What part could it be. Any ideas on diagnosing. Many thanks.

[seeeff]

What paint did you use on the calipers?

[robbieshaft]

Hi George, besides the split on the ball joint, were there any other tell tale signs that your drop link was buggered?

[imtheonlyG]

Amazing video. Very well demonstrated and simple to follow 👍.

[robdudzinski]

I had to jack up the suspension assembly to get the part to fit. It is the correct oem part. Is that normal?
My droplink on my passenger side was bent and hanging down. I will change the other side this weekend.
Cheers

[liamtree]

great videos keep them up dude👍 i have the face lift e92 do u think it will be more or less the same as this looking to do mine soon

[jamesmcrory]

Replaced my front and back springs and shocks, replacing my sway bars tomorrow
On my Corsa D
Last ones been on car since 2010 so I’ll probably never need to change them again

[trapmusicplug]

Mines completely snapped in half and had no synptoms except for a little noise when i turned wheel right

[aleksandare]

Great video, I have one question. I know there are left and right end link, but how to know what side goes up and what side down? Or does not matter what side goes up/down?

[PoppinPortraits]

Thanks George great tutorial. It’s so nice knowing what to expect and prepare for!!
Hope you’re keeping well brother.
👉🏼👊👈🏼

[brycebrown]

Another good video! Thank you 😊 I've ordered front and rear for the E61, front was sold as left and right, different parts... 🤔 rear were both the same part. Do you get an alignment with every suspension part you replace? I'm onto my 4th alignment in 6 months on recommendation from my alignment people... Cheers!

[dvil]

Thank you for this, Imma gonna change mine me self, cheers!

[jean-paulgedeon]

Thank you this really helps me identify the problem. I shall be doing this replacement myself

[nebojsa]

Million dollar question. I have e90 from 2008. How do you know if sway link bars are bad? I just took off the tire today and I grabbed the sway bar link and the ball joints move freely. Not too loose but I can move ball joint easily with my hand (it rotates easy from left to right, but not totally easy, there is grease inside). Should it give more resistance or it is normal to rotate like that with my hand?

[HighsideClyde]

Hi George, great video! Could worn end links be the reason my car clanks over small bumps in the road, and then stops clanking when the brakes are applied? I took off the passenger front wheel where the noise is coming from and the caliper and pads seem very secure. I didn't think to check the links at the time. Also, what are the torque specs for the top and bottom bolts of the links? Thanks!