How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 740i, iL BMW E38
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 7 (E38) 730i, iL, BMW 7 (E38) 730i, iL, BMW 7 (E38) 740i, iL, BMW 7 (E38) 750i, iL, BMW 7 (E38) 740i, iL, BMW 7 (E38) 728i, iL, BMW 7 (E38) 735i, iL, BMW 7 (E38) 725tds, BMW 7 (E38) 730 d, BMW 7 (E38) 740 d, BMW 7 (E38) 730 d, BMW 7 (E38) 728ix 2.8 … View more

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Replacement: rear upper arm – BMW 7 (E38). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 22
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: rear upper arm – BMW 7 (E38). Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left upper control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: rear upper arm – BMW 7 (E38). Take the following 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 rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW 7 (E38)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #16.
  10. Step 11
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the rear upper arm.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 15
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    Mount the rear upper arm.
    Replacement: rear upper arm – BMW 7 (E38). AUTODOC recommends:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  15. Step 16
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  16. Step 17
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    Screw in the fastener that connects the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
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