E36 318i Sway Bar Drop Link Replacement

[chepurko]

The right rear drop link that connects the sway bar to the suspension on my 1997 318i is broken, literally snapped in half. I will get a new one but I absolutely can not fugure out how to get the broken one of the sway bar.
I've taken the whole sway bar off the car and all I need to do is take off this drop link off of the end of the sway bar.

SOMEONE PLEASE HELP

[parolof]

Do you mean part 7 here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CC93&mospid=47493&btnr=31_0267&hg=31&fg=10 can't see the problem, just undo the nut.

[Jeron]

I've never removed a rear link, I run aftermarket bars now, but I'm pretty sure rear link slips on. You might need a puller.

[chepurko]

This is the exact part right here and it's number 5, there's nothing really holding it on it's just a rubber bushing on the bar and I've pulled it hard enough to break but it doesn't budge, do I need to get another sway bar or what?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CC93&mospid=47493&btnr=33_0364&hg=33&fg=45

[parolof]

ok, sorry, I thought it was the front one....so it's just the metal sleeve and some rubber left then. Try use a puller to remove it, You might try and heat it aswell

[Jeron]

If you dont have a puller, how about some silicone spray, a hammer and a chisel (craftsman screwdriver). Stand it on end and hit downward. A partner might help.