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How to change front suspension arm / front control arm on BMW X5 (E53) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Published on: 18/04/2019
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Replacement: front lower arm – BMW X5 E53. Tools you might need:
Replacement: front lower arm – BMW X5 E53. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #19
Ball joint puller
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – BMW X5 E53. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Replacement of the independent suspension lower arm in some cars requires a part of the outlet piping of the additional heater to be removed.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: front lower arm – BMW X5 E53. Use the following procedure:
  1. How to change Control Arm on BMW E53 2000 - free PDF and video manuals
    Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. How to replace BMW X5 (E53) 3.0 d 2001 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Step 2
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. BMW E53 3.0 i 2002 Control Arm replacement: free workshop manuals
    Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Changing Control Arm on BMW X5 (E53) 4.6 is 2003 by yourself
    Step 4
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: front lower arm – BMW X5 E53. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. How to remove BMW X5 4.8 is 2004 Control Arm - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Step 5
    Remove the wheel.
  6. How to replace Control Arm on BMW X5 (E53) 2005: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Step 6
    Clean all joints of the arm.Use a wire brush.Treat all joints of the arm.Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – BMW X5 E53. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  7. How hard is it to do yourself: Control Arm replacement on BMW E53 3.0 i 2006 - download illustrated guide
    Step 7
    Unscrew the ball joint fastening nut.Use a combination spanner #22.
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    Step 8
    Unscrew the arm fastening from the subframe.Use a drive socket #18.Use a combination spanner #18.Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Changing of Control Arm on BMW E53 2000 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Step 9
    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle.Use a ball joint puller.
  10. BMW X5 4.6 is Control Arm replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Step 10
    Prop up the steering knuckle.Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Replacing Control Arm on BMW E53 2002 3.0 d by yourself
    Step 11
    Remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle.Use a crowbar.
  12. X5 (E53) 4.8 is 2003 Control Arm DIY replacement workshop manual
    Step 12
    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a rubber mallet.
  13. How to change Control Arm on BMW X5 (E53) 2004 - tips and tricks
    Step 13
    Remove the arm.
  14. Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement BMW E53 2005 4.8 is Control Arm
    Step 14
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – BMW X5 E53. AUTODOC recommends:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
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    How to change Control Arm on BMW E53 2000 - free PDF and video manuals
    Step 15.1
    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm.
    Step 15.2
    Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
  16. How to replace BMW X5 (E53) 3.0 d 2001 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Step 16
    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – BMW X5 E53. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  17. BMW E53 3.0 i 2002 Control Arm replacement: free workshop manuals
    Step 17
    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  18. Changing Control Arm on BMW X5 (E53) 4.6 is 2003 by yourself
    Step 18
    Insert the ball joint into the steering knuckle and fix it with a new nut.
  19. How to remove BMW X5 4.8 is 2004 Control Arm - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Step 19
    Tighten the arm fastening to the subframe.Use a drive socket #18.Use a combination spanner #18.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 90 nm torque.
  20. How to replace Control Arm on BMW X5 (E53) 2005: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Step 20
    Tighten the ball joint fastening nut.Use a combination spanner #22.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 80 nm torque.
  21. How hard is it to do yourself: Control Arm replacement on BMW E53 3.0 i 2006 - download illustrated guide
    Step 21
    Remove the support from under the arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – BMW X5 E53. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  22. Need to know how to renew Control Arm on BMW X5 ? This free workshop manual will help you to do it yourself
    Step 22
    Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.Treat the contacting surface.Use copper grease.
  23. Changing of Control Arm on BMW E53 2000 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Step 23
    Install the wheel.
    Replacement: front lower arm – BMW X5 E53. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
  24. BMW X5 4.6 is Control Arm replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Step 24
    Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
  25. Replacing Control Arm on BMW E53 2002 3.0 d by yourself
    Step 25
    Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
  26. X5 (E53) 4.8 is 2003 Control Arm DIY replacement workshop manual
    Step 26
    Remove the jacks and chocks.
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