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Thread: Replaced my front sway bar links

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    Default Replaced my front sway bar links

    I changed out my front sway bar links with lemforder parts from BMA. The boots had broken open and would squeak on cold mornings. I think rattled a bit as well.

    Easy, but not quite as easy as I thought. There are electrical wires (wear sensors/abs(?) blocking a bit on the driver's side. Less so on the other side. Not much space on the top nut to work.

    Hint. When putting the car on jack stands, do both wheels.. Otherwise you twist the sway bar and cannot get the link off.

    This little experience told me not to try the thrust arms without the correct tools and the assistance of someone who knows how.

    BTW, I noticed my tie rods were made by TRW and had the BMW logo on them. Believe they are original.

    Just an observation
    Thanks,

    1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment

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    Default Interesting...

    Quote Originally Posted by Russell
    BTW, I noticed my tie rods were made by TRW and had the BMW logo on them. Believe they are original. Just an observation
    never saw anything like that!
    95 E34 530I V2.37
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