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How to change front lower arm on BMW E82 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 118 d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 135 i, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 123d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120 i, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 118 d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120 i, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 135 i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 118 d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 135 i, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 123d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120 i, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 118 d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120 i, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 135 i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front suspension arm on BMW 1 Series E82 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for 1 Coupe (E82) and other BMW models
Suspension arm
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #21
HEX bit no.H6.
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – BMW E82. Professionals recommend:
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
- Please note: all work on the car – BMW E82 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9Remove the front fastener of the control arm.
- Step 10Remove the arm.
- Step 11Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 12Install a new arm.Replacement: front lower arm – BMW E82. Tip from AUTODOC:During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
- Step 13Install the front fastener of the arm.
- Step 14Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
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