How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 3.0 d BMW X5 E53
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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

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Tools
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. 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 #19.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: front lower arm – BMW X5 E53. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    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. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening nut. Use a combination spanner #22.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the arm fastening from the subframe. Use a drive socket #18. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  10. Step 10
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a rubber mallet.
  13. Step 13
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    Remove the arm.
  14. Step 14
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    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.
  15. Step 15.1
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm.
    Step 15.2
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    Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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