Suspension

Anti-roll bar

Resists differences in left-right suspension movement.

Drag to turn it Open in the 3D lab
Where it sits

Across an axle, connected by mounts and end links.

How it works

Twisting the bar adds roll resistance while still allowing the wheels to move.

Think of it as

A torsion spring linking the two sides of an axle.

Symptoms when it fails

Knocks often come from links or mounts; altered balance may have several causes.

Lifespan

Wear is condition-based and strongly affected by roads, loads, impacts and seals. There is no universal replacement mileage.

Repair cost

Links and bushings are smaller repairs than complete adaptive struts or air-spring systems; alignment may be needed after work.

The BMW angle

Some BMW chassis use active roll-control systems instead of relying only on passive bars.

Used in

BMW passenger cars and SAVs; spring, damper and axle design depend on chassis and options.

Sources
Same system

Suspension