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      05-19-2015, 09:01 AM   #1
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Front Sway Bar

I just swapped out my rear sway-bar and it didn't seem to hard of a task. Just wanted to know if anyone on here has swapped out there own front sway-bar and if so how long did it take you to do it. Other than dropping the black plastic tray down for access is there anything else that needs to be removed to get the sway-bar out? It looks like it would be easier than the rear...? I was going to have the stealer ship do it but they want over $300.00 to do it.
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      05-19-2015, 09:57 AM   #2
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If you have access to a lift or a pit it will be really easy. Just remove the black plastic tray and the metal tray as well (I believe they were 16mm bolts). After that, everything is self explanatory.
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      05-19-2015, 08:54 PM   #3
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Did you have to drop the exhaust to get access to the rear bar?
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      05-20-2015, 08:41 AM   #4
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Thanks. I'll go to my buds home as he has a lift and so it. Man jerry better get this right.
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Thanks. I'll go to my buds home as he has a lift and so it. Man jerry better get this right.
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Did you have to drop the exhaust to get access to the rear bar?
The BMW service book has us loosening the exhaust hangers for the rear bar, but I was able to work around that and didn't loosen anything. It all went in easily, the only fussy part was torquing the mounting bushing bolts, but it was doable with just basic tools.
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Just wanted to know if anyone on here has swapped out there own front sway-bar and if so how long did it take you to do it. It looks like it would be easier than the rear...?
Just be sure to torque the mounting bolts to the correct torque specs. You probably have them, but since those four long bolts also hold the steering rack in place, I think they're very important to do properly. Something I hadn't come across before was BMW's spec that there is 110 degrees of additional rotation of the torque wrench after the required torque value is reached. Kind of scary for me, but it works.
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Do you guys have the torque specs or the manual showing the installation?
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Do you guys have the torque specs or the manual showing the installation?
I'm glad you asked. Looking at the page the dealer copied for me I was wrong on my rotation past the torque point. It's 105 degrees, not 110 degrees. The torque value is 100Nm. I have the two pages, but my f**king HP flat bed scanner won't work with the upgraded operating system of my MAC, or I'd give them to you. The instructions are very basic, you should be able to figure it out.
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Do you guys have the torque specs or the manual showing the installation?
I'm glad you asked. Looking at the page the dealer copied for me I was wrong on my rotation past the torque point. It's 105 degrees, not 110 degrees. The torque value is 100Nm. I have the two pages, but my f**king HP flat bed scanner won't work with the upgraded operating system of my MAC, or I'd give them to you. The instructions are very basic, you should be able to figure it out.
Thanks! Is that the front or rear or is that the same for both?
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      05-20-2015, 07:44 PM   #11
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Thanks! Is that the front or rear or is that the same for both?
That's the front only. The rear is torqued at 56Nm with no added rotation.
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Sorry to dig up old threads...but Used2be mentions the "BMW Service Book" - Is this purchasable/downloadable somewhere?

Doing my own sways soon - want to make sure there aren't surprises.

Thanks!
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Sorry to dig up old threads...but Used2be mentions the "BMW Service Book" - Is this purchasable/downloadable somewhere?
I have a helpful service manager and he was nice enough to make me copies of the relevant pages the BMW mechanics use for servicing the M5. I know we are able to purchase access to Mercedes maintenance manuals online, for one day, 30 days, or a year for $$$. I don't think BMW has that same availability unfortunately. Check with your dealership's service department.
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Thanks Used2be - I think I found the BMW version of what you're talking about...
https://www.bmwtis.com

Might be worth the 30 bucks just to poke around!
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I'm looking a stock F10 front sway if anyone that upgraded wants to sell. Here is my post
http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1234597
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