F30 Sway bar rear bushing replacement

joxema91 · 11-23-2023, 01:25 PM

Hi, sorry for my english i´m from Spain.

Can anyone tell me how difficult is to replace the rear sway bar bushing in this model ?

It´s an LCI.

Is there any video or tutorial for this? There is any space to hand the tools?

Thank you very much.

Jvac · 11-25-2023, 10:52 AM

Hi,
Unfortunately there is no way to change the bushing alone because it is bonded to the sway bar. Once the bushings are worn the entire sway bar is replaced. To do this requires that you lower the subframe so the bar can be maneuvered out of place. In the front, that means supporting the engine from above with an engine support brace because the motor mounts are attached to the subframe and need to be undone before it can be lowered. The rear isn't quite so bad but it is still a big job for the average diy mechanic.
Here is a great post with video going through the front sway bar job by the one and only FaRKle!
https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=25403083
Hope this helps!

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joxema91 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: f30 318d Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Spain iTrader: (0)	F30 Sway bar rear bushing replacement Hi, sorry for my english i´m from Spain. Can anyone tell me how difficult is to replace the rear sway bar bushing in this model ? It´s an LCI. Is there any video or tutorial for this? There is any space to hand the tools? Thank you very much.
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11-25-2023, 10:52 AM	#2
Jvac Captain 437 Rep 787 Posts Drives: 2015 335i rwd Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Usa iTrader: (1)	Hi, Unfortunately there is no way to change the bushing alone because it is bonded to the sway bar. Once the bushings are worn the entire sway bar is replaced. To do this requires that you lower the subframe so the bar can be maneuvered out of place. In the front, that means supporting the engine from above with an engine support brace because the motor mounts are attached to the subframe and need to be undone before it can be lowered. The rear isn't quite so bad but it is still a big job for the average diy mechanic. Here is a great post with video going through the front sway bar job by the one and only FaRKle! https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=25403083 Hope this helps! __________________ 335i rwd auto, 2015 with m performance LSD and Dinan stage 2. Cts charge pipe, mad 5" stepped intercooler.
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