E92 330D Cracked rear top link

[safesurfer]

Hello all

Was changing over to my winter wheels today on my 2008 E92 330D when I noticed the top rear links cracked wide open on both sides (rear of car).

Has anyone come across this before and what is the actual name of the part.
Is it safe to drive until they're repaired ?

Cheers

Mal

[Touring442]

That was quite common although there is always a gap - I believe they have been redesigned. Judging by the rust on the rear suspension, they will be absolute joy to replace - I would buy new nuts and bolts from BMW who do a value line kit to replace these.

Part number and description here:

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=PR92...

[sortedcossie]

I'd invest in a decent 4 wheel align after changing those.

[safesurfer]

Thanks guys, appreciated !

[helix402]

I’d check your rear brake pipes too for rust. They look a tad rusty in the pic.

[safesurfer]

The 104k miles has taken its toll, otherwise been no issues at all !!

[Touring442]

I looked at an E90 or two today, and these links are as they should be. The gap is there to pass the brake pad sensor wire through.

[safesurfer]

Touring442 said:

I looked at an E90 or two today, and these links are as they should be. The gap is there to pass the brake pad sensor wire through.

Thanks, I think your right as I've looked at the photos of the genuine part and they do have quite a gap inbetween, odd looking design though.

[sixpistons]

Nothing to worry about - they’re designed that way to allow them to collapse in an impact to protect the fuel tank. M3s have solid aluminium ones but with a bend to serve the same purpose