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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 545 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 535 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 523 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 550 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 xd, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 xi, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 xi, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 520 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 520 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 xd, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 xi, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 xi, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 535 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 523 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) M5, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 xd, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 520 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 520 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 i xDrive, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 i xDrive, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 d xDrive, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 d xDrive, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 520 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 523 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 xi, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 i View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – BMW 5 Touring (E61). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #9
Combination spanner #10
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat chisel
Hammer
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – BMW 5 Touring (E61). AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: front lower arm – BMW 5 Touring (E61). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: front lower arm – BMW 5 Touring (E61). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean the fasteners of the headlight levelling sensor. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the headlight levelling sensor. Use a combination spanner #9. Use a combination spanner #10.
  12. Step 13
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    Disconnect the headlight levelling sensor.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 15
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 16
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 17
    How to change Control Arm on BMW E61 2004 - free PDF and video manuals
    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  17. Step 18
    How to replace BMW 5 Touring (E61) 520 d 2005 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 19
    BMW E61 525d 2.5 2006 Control Arm replacement: free workshop manuals
    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 20
    Changing Control Arm on BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525d 3.0 2007 by yourself
    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  20. Step 21
    How to remove BMW 5 SERIES 535d 3.0 2008 Control Arm - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the fastening bolt.
  21. Step 22
    How to replace Control Arm on BMW 5 Touring (E61) 2009: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Unscrew the fastener of the stabiliser link bracket. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 23
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    Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  23. Step 24
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – BMW 5 Touring (E61). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  24. Step 25
    Changing of Control Arm on BMW E61 2005 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle.
  25. Step 26
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  26. Step 27
    Replacing Control Arm on BMW E61 2007 520 d by yourself
    Remove the arm.
  27. Step 28
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  28. Step 29
    How to change Control Arm on BMW 5 Touring (E61) 2009 - tips and tricks
    Install a new arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  29. Step 30
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    Connect the lower arm to the steering knuckle.
  30. Step 31
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    Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
  31. Step 32
    How to change Control Arm on BMW E61 2004 - free PDF and video manuals
    Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  32. Step 33
    How to replace BMW 5 Touring (E61) 520 d 2005 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Screw in the fastener of the stabiliser link bracket. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  33. Step 34
    BMW E61 525d 2.5 2006 Control Arm replacement: free workshop manuals
    Install the fastening bolt.
  34. Step 35
    Changing Control Arm on BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525d 3.0 2007 by yourself
    Screw in the fastener that connects the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  35. Step 36
    How to remove BMW 5 SERIES 535d 3.0 2008 Control Arm - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Install the fastening bolt.
  36. Step 37
    How to replace Control Arm on BMW 5 Touring (E61) 2009: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Screw the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18.
  37. Step 38
    How hard is it to do yourself: Control Arm replacement on BMW E61 530 xd 2010 - download illustrated guide
    Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
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