Channel: Bavarian Autosport

Category: Autos & Vehicles

Tags: e61how to530xireplacestrut armvideo525xibmwupper control armcompression armcontrol armdiythrust armthrustlower control arme60

Description: BLOG ARTICLE: blog.bavauto.com/16238 "Like" us on Facebook - facebook.com/BavarianAutosport "Follow" us on Twitter - twitter.com/BavAuto "Subscribe" to us on YouTube - youtube.com/BavarianAuto Visit our online store - bavauto.com All of the items shown in these videos are available in our online store at bavauto.com. Need additional tech help? Please visit our tech blog for thousands of Tech and DIY BMW and MINI articles at: blog.bavauto.com --- In this DIY and How-To video, we'll outline the procedure for control arm and bushing replacement on the 4wd (xi, X-drive) E60, E61 chassis 5-series BMW (04-10). The applicable Bentley repair manual will detail the specific procedures and torque values for your given BMW model, to include those for the models and chassis not listed here. PARTS USED: • Upper (thrust/strut) control arm bavauto.com/se1.asp?dept_id=162 * Lower control arm bavauto.com/se1.asp?dept_id=162 * New lock-nuts for ball-joint and bushing bolt bavauto.com/se1.asp?dept_id=162 TOOLS USED: • 3/8" drive Torx bit socket set * 3/8" drive Allen metric bit socket set * 3/8" drive ratchet and extensions • 1/2" drive sockets, universal joint, extensions and ratchet, 16mm - 21mm • open-end wrench set, 16mm-21mm • Various flat-head and phillips screwdrivers -------- All products noted in this video can be purchased in our online store, bavauto.com, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You are also welcome to e-mail us at info@bavauto.com or call into our headquarters and speak to our knowledgeable advisors at (800) 535-2002 (Mon.-Thurs. 8AM to 9PM EST, Fri. 8AM to 7PM EST, and Sat. 9AM to 4PM EST).