BMW 5er F10/F11 Front Axle Vibration Fixed! For all 5 Series RWD/AWD

Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 4K 30fps
Spare Parts:
Front Tension Arm Left : 31126777733 (xdrive)
31126775971 (RWD)
Front Tension Arm Right: 31126777734 (xdrive)
31126775972 (RWd)
2 x hex bolt with washer: 31106786310
1 x clip nut left: 31106783591
1 x clip nut right: 31106783592
2 x collar screw with spring: 31206795249 (xdrive only)
Tools Necessary: 17mm hex bit (only xdrive)
8+17+21+24mm socket wrench, 24mm combination wrench
40-210nm torque wrench, t50 torx, 2 x car Jack
Permanent maker

[@PonderingOne]

Francesco, thank you for another great video. The only thing that I would suggest is that you use jack stands to support the car whenever you work underneath it. Don’t rely on only the hydraulic floor jack because it can suddenly fail. Please be safe!

[@lwwyt]

Wow, this is one of the best repair videos ever. Excellent quality!

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Thanks Man! :-)

[@user-xg1hk6cv1s]

I've been looking all night for a good video on replacing the F10 control arm. One of the best repair videos I've seen! Subscribed pronto!

[@munro12345]

Excellent in every way. Clear, no steps missed/jump cuts and a massive help. Thanks

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Thanks Man! :)

[@cosmino5820]

Thanks for your help. After I saw your video I replaced the tension arms by my x Drive myself.That’s was a 3 hour job and its was fun to see how easy it is.

[@osagyefoghanaba]

Got an F11 and looking to tackle this job so many thank for posting this excellent tutorial video. Much appreciated 🙏

[@the_flipper_3522]

👍👍 Awesome video, great production quality! (Clear, detailed, and simple.)

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Thanks Man! :)

[@aldindzakulic2279]

Man ..... thanks alot. Your 💦 and grinding has helped me to understand what needs to be done. Really good explanation and walkthrough. Deserves a reward ☺️

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Thanks Man! :-)

[@silys5253]

Thanks mate. This helped me a lot. I didnt know that the new kind of drive shaft comes off so easily

[@M3goon]

This has to be one of the best tutorials I’ve seen for this repair. Great work man!

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Thanks Man! :)

[@svopiz585]

Thank you so much! Just did this and it solved my tracking and vibration issues

[@jwherron]

Great video! Appreciate the part numbers. Thanks again! 👍

[@fredrikd4086]

Great quality, great instruction. Thanks!

[@Sebasupermotard]

the music is creeping me out :(

[@kriszml]

To work under the car with no jack stands is worse I think..

[@AlexAndreiZAR]

Hi! Great videos! Love how you pay attention to details on showing component part numbers, tools needed, etc. I've got only one question - why are you using a torque wrench to loosen bolts? As far as I know torque wrenches must only be used to tighten bolts.

[@robertaccorsini4663]

Bravo Francesco!

[@arhaltwodotof]

That's a really great video

[@2Drezik]

i'm sick of my 2010 E61 really, every month something gets broken appart , i'll buy a Honda next. superb tutorial as always, thanks.

[@Junglefever71]

Fantastic, i've been looking for information regarding exactly this issue. Thank you!!!

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Thank You For Watching! :-)

[@rajeshrengarajan1455]

Awesome installation.

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Thanks Man! :-)

[@charlesking9297]

The best videos i have seen on this procedure, professionalky very well done! Agree need to use jack stands, safety first. I didnt see one.

[@AlexandreOliveiraAlex]

Wonderfull work Francesco, thank you...

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Thanks Man! :-)

[@valentinkonig9464]

Tried it yesterday and it really helped to fix the vibrations from the front axle. Thanks!

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Thanks for Watching Man! :-)

[@felixblond007]

Did you have vibration while driving like 100-120kmh or just while braking, valentin?

[@valentinkonig9464]

@@felixblond007 it only appeared while moderate braking. The harder you stepped on the brake pedal, the lower the vibrations were. At the moment I am afraid that I imagine the vibrations are back.. in this case I guess the brake discs have a hit.

[@felixblond007]

@@valentinkonig9464 i also got a little vibration in my steering wheel when im braking so im doing my brakes this week an i hope its just the disc and nothing mire expensive 👍🏻

[@josephmgomez3921]

@@felixblond007 More likely your rotors bro. I had that issue myself and replaced all my rotors.

[@JM-tz1np]

I did use Powerflex bushes. No need to replace those in future. More easy install also. No need to put weight to suspension in install process. There was no vibration but klonk sound when brake pedal was pressed sharply. Good video. 🙂

[@darenfriday]

Are you still happy with those Powerflex bushes?

[@JM-tz1np]

@@darenfriday I have used Powerflex bushes 18 years in my cars. Those could be little bit softer, but those lasts wery long time. After all, I'm happy with Powerflex bushes.

[@dinhvanpham8102]

Thank you for a fantastic video. The best and most informative video I have ever watched. My car is unstabel and the car body is wingling at speed around 70-80 km. I think I have problem with my front axel. My car BMW F11 525D Xdrive 2012 model.

[@jameskelly9510]

Great video

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Thanks Man! :-)

[@JavierMorales-lf8ti]

I have vibrations too. I will do the same. Thanks for the video.

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Thank You For Watching! :-)

[@vincentsmart9540]

BMW🖤

[@bmwfast50i32]

Thanks for the video 👏🏾

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Thanks For Watching! :-)

[@dinhvanpham8102]

Using a second lift to bring the car to standard height 36-38 cm is smart. I like it. I suppose I have to do the same when i have replaced my coil spring on my BMW F11 525D xdrive 2012.

[@0x8080]

Excellent video. Weird enough my F10 550i xdrive makes the weirdest noise in the front right while turning and applying gas. Then more recently I started experiencing intermittent shutter that felt deathly on the front right where that original noise was coming from. Still not exactly sure whats wrong, but the F10 is getting garaged until its figured out. Steering wheel shakes left to right pretty violently while braking during those moments.

[@hrlican]

Hi, thanks for the great video 👍 Do the tension arms also cause vibrations during diving (without braking)? It's like a constant long vibration/swinging of the car. Sometimes I feel it in the steering wheel and sometimes through the seat. It doesn't happen all the time.

[@dj1jesus375]

Grazie Francesco per questo ultimissimo video! So in your case the vibrations and weird steering were fixed? Did you change both sides actually? In saluto di Germania! Felix

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Yes Sir! :-)

[@georgiosz.]

Great video thank you.I have a question please.What if we dont put the car in the normal height in order to tight the screws?I have replaced these arms also but my technician didn't put the car in normal height in order to tight the screws.Vibrations occur on braking but some times totally disappear...Do we have to tight the screws as described in this video?Is it mandatory?

[@TheSking585]

I actually have this issue now. Hopefully this is the cause

[@andrejusandrejus7525]

super video

[@badermeinhof123]

Thanks. Easy to follow and all steps included. Will be fun in 2 weeks when i will do mine

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Thank You For Watching! :)

[@ebayseller37922]

Thank you!

[@2Drezik]

Finished changing all parts of front axle and... still got the same problem (but parts where worn and needed to be changed) ... big vibrations of the wheel when braking at higher speeds... Now ordered new disks and pads 'again' ( they look new, all changed 2y ago ) fingers crossed. Just a note : this job of Front Axle is way more difficult on E61 RWD

[@robertasklp]

I had same issues with e70 X5 3.0d Have changed brakes and tyres vibrating was always here until I change them arms

[@johnwatson6973]

Got the brake drum cleaned and the inside wheel cleaned. No vibration. Cured £10

[@standardissue784]

It would have helped to explain each piece as it was removed and then installed step by step. What is the one long screw that goes into the center of the rotor called? I Cannot get that to loosen at all

[@vendetta4033]

I wonder if this could be the reason to vibrate on F31 series as well. I have problems with vibrations when braking, but not every time, sometimes the car is braking like new, and next time it starts to vibrate like it is going to fall apart. I have been at 4 mechanic shops and none of them can find the problem, they all say they dont see any problem

[@indyguy5570]

Just curious if these tensioner arms are also referred to as lower control arms? Online it seems to show two different parts but are both called the same thing one has the ball joint and the other does not but they are both labeled as lower control arms for the exact same vehicle.

[@danni372]

I have an issue with my 520d 2013 f10, when I press/release the gas pedal from 60kmh-110kmh, a vibration comes out. I have balanced my tyres, new brake pads, rotors and tyres and also changed the guibo/flex disc on the drive line but still has the vibration.

[@cony2390]

Good 👍

[@Vyker]

Interesting choice of background music 😂

[@yagizfr6513]

Hi , I have vibration with my f20 118d , I have replaced front wheel bearings , front discs and pads and also wheels are balanced. I have vibration after 70 km/h and when I brake vibration increases when it's around 80-60 km/h. Do you have an idea what could cause this

[@lou007]

good demonstration man... i got a problem in my F02 "RWD" when the car is cold and it start moving from 40-60 km/h i get a vibration or shaking abit like wheel balancing but it's not.... no errors...all front arms are new & aligned.... what's the cause...or what shall i check? thanks appreciated🎈🎈

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Rear Differential Bushings!

[@dopus1]

Did the same on my car. The nut on the "balljoint" was a m....f..... to get off. Ended up cutting it almost in half and then used an impact gun to get it off.. Did you also change the bolt?. I changed the clipnut, but not the bolt. Asked one of the mechanics at my locale BMW dealer, where i bought the clipnuts, and he told me it was not necessary.

[@clemey6343]

F10 530d car has a vibration at roughly 60-80mph but not always. When heat gets into discs from braking 3-4 times in a row then it starts vibrating threw braking also. Discs and pads been changed multiple times but comes back after couple weeks. Mechanic can’t find the problem and just keeps replacing the discs and pads. Anyone got any ideas or had this problem before and know the solution?

[@M-1453]

hey thank you for the video. did that also make noise crack?

[@FrancescoGalante91]

No, no noise...

[@syoung3602]

I know the video is two years old how did the meyle hd thrust arm working out for you?

[@shawnferrell1983]

Thanks for the help but what’s up with that music? I had to mute the video just to watch it

[@johnnyfactory]

Will this solve heavy steering wheel vibration when braking at high speeds?

[@MyRomain76]

hello, my f10 have vibration at 110kmh and its not the wheel...its all the car vibrating, its possible this arms cose this?

[@gulag8735]

The music🙈🤯

[@clauu1066]

What do you think about 530/535d or petrol?

[@HeadSHOT_XTR]

Hi, does the suspension part same for F10 520i rwd. Slight vibration when light braking above 120kmh. Thanks.

[@edwardnack]

I have a 540 g31, car still vibrates with new wheels, BMW says because of yhe tires, but still vibrating

[@PolOSzoknessy]

It will fit for 525d from 2010 ? Thx

[@eL_aNcI]

Hola Francesco. Esa medida de 36-38 cm, es desde el centro del buje hasta donde? Hasta el paso de rueda? Gracias y buen tutorial!!

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Yes Sir! from center hub to wheel arc!

[@iBiryukov88]

Is g30 530d affected by this? I have vibration on braking. Changed discs and pads front and back. The problem keep coming back

[@BMSMB]

Could you explain why you need to do the final 90 degree turn when tightening the nuts? Aren’t you over-torquing?

[@FrancescoGalante91]

because the manufacturer says this, the final angle deforms the screw so as to avoid loosening over time ;-)

[@bloodsbrother777]

Wann kommen neue Videos ? 💪🏼

[@thepro08]

Hi Francesco and others f10 and f111 owners, if we dont do this fix, is dangerous to go in high speed auto with the car without fixing it? at this time i have not the liquidy to fix this and i dont have a reliable mechanic. so can anyone tell me if its safe ? since i have this car i just dont feel save in corners, since the car clearly folows the pot holes etc.....

[@JayJay2802]

Can this make the steering pull to the side too? I have a vibrating left before and after disc and pads replaced. The car also pulls to the left but no uneven tyre ware.

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Yes Sir!

[@anthonywhite721]

I have the g30 3018 520d do you think it the same

[@suspiruh]

Ola Francisco, qd medes os 36 a 38cm depende se tem suspensão m? Medes do centro do buraco ou no rebordo do buraco da ponteira transmissao?abraco

[@FrancescoGalante91]

do centro do buraco

[@cemontalvo12]

In order to get play in the axle so that you could remove the tension arm ball joint, did you have to tap on the axle bolt to losen it? I damaged my cv boot because i didnt have enough play.

[@FrancescoGalante91]

I slipped it off easily by pushing

[@turbienchen9036]

BMW is telling me that the front tensioner bushings are EOL on my 93tkm F11 from 2016. I dont have any vibrations, neither braking nor at certain speeds. Does it make sense to have it checked nonetheless as I still have a used car warranty for another 6 months on the car?

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Yes, Check It ;)

[@urgoodfriend7510]

even if brakes and vibrate ?

[@gabemartinez1012]

will this be something similar to an f30 328i? I been having vibration too, I feel it mostly around 40mph to 60mph. Altho i recently change upper and lower control arms and install new tires.

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Check Differential Bushing on the rear Axle

[@James0788]

What sort of vibrations were you having? I have some in my 6 series. Can feel it through drivers foot rest. My discs are warped (uneven pad deposit) causing judder but I’m not ruling control arms out either

[@JonathanRomeroMusic]

I’m having the same issue? Did you fixed it?

[@ravisarwal2665]

Hii from INDIA, i have BMW F10 2014 I am facing vibration when it is around 1500-2000RPM and goes off above 3000 rpm or high speed … The only vibration is with speed around 70-90KM/HR.. Can you please guide me?

[@mrtokyo1989]

Cant you just turn the wheel and dont take out the drive shaft?

[@tomlloyd6944]

Could this be the cause of a slight wobble in the steering and a left pull? I've been through the usual culprits and had no luck!

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Yes Sir!

[@pepipedro3101]

I changed mine and I still have the same thing 😢 ( disc’s , pads, and others) 😩😩

[@paolostefanini4626]

Ciao Francesco nella mia bmw 520 drive quando sterzo sia destra che a sinistra si sente un ticchettio costante ma solo in sterzata ed in movimento. Ho cambiato un giunto 600 euro ed il problema si è poi ripresentato. Il meccanico continua dirmi che se la porto da lui vede di riempire di grasso il giunto. Ma a te faceva lo stesso problema? Grazie ciao Paolo

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Tienila così lo fanno tutte, le G30 lo fanno anche da nuove, i semiassi li cambi solo se fanno rumore Sempre, i miei sono leggermente rumorosi di traverso sulla neve, ma per il resto nessun problema o vibrazione, Saluti! Francesco.

[@chrisgermann6658]

Does the arm need to be jacked all the way "full compression" prior to final torque settings?

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Yes!

[@Marvindorfler1]

My 66 plate 530 keeps juddering upon braking, had the pads changed twice and after a few hundred miles, it starts again. Ive read this a common fault, could this video be the answer? Possible causes - discs, calipers, suspension arms or wheel bearings?

[@McPikus]

use disc and brakes from same company

[@hajirawardah410]

i have same issue with my bmw 5 series car . it drive good on straight road but some time it start pulling steering and leaving after some time and on applying brake it start shaking .. is this same part i need to replace ?

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Yes Sir!

[@Uwais2011]

I'm not sure if it is my control arms... Knocking sound when braking and lifting off brakes in Hot weather... Slow speed and sound happens when driving over rough ground or bumps...?

[@TriangleCircleMedia]

Did you find solution, I have this exact symptom?

[@PrimeMercenary]

The axle screws are a one time use did you use the same one ?

[@FrancescoGalante91]

No, I Replaced It :)

[@mihaimalene405]

Hey sir! Do you have a repair manual for the f10? if so, where can I buy it? Thank you in advance! Really great videos!

[@marek556]

There is no need to BMW buy repair manuals, if You have ISTA, its available there and BMW TIS is also available online: www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/

[@christianquintanilla2253]

Men how about when you car it’s not 4 wheel drive? It’s the same process??

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Yes Sir!

[@korabtotaj6585]

hey there. I replaced the same parts at the dealer and the vibrations tend to happen again at higher speeds on the highway but they are minor. Any clue what that could be?

[@indyguy5570]

Have the wheel balance checked really good, these cars are very very sensitive to wheel balance and vibration issues above 45mph. I have had the same issue from time to time and every time I had them rebalanced (if correctly done) the vibration went away with no other change. It is a little frustrating but we do have a lot of poor roads and pot holes that I avoid the best I can but it takes a toll on them for sure. Just something to look at since some installers claim it was balanced and when I had another shop check them right after they were balanced they found they were still off and even a little will make a difference. Not all balancing machines are equal but if done right you will notice the difference immediately in the smoother ride.

[@sedatcelik7300]

Can I order the parts with your number in the description from bmw?

[@2duraka]

I replaced the bushings with the one from the f01 they’re much better because of the hydraulic fluid inside them and not just rubber like the f10/f11 has.

[@kirilfilipov2229]

Do you have an idea wгether is possible to change directly tension strut?

[@kevinmelis2591]

hello, today i did this on my bmw 520i RWD, but now it's vibrating a bit more (how could this be possible) ps. i placed the work height on 40cm (before i measured, it was on 43cm) .

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Engine Mount? Car Mileage?

[@lieberfreialsgleich]

Imchenged the parts and even most others and all the brakes in the front but there are still vibrations. I never had this problem in the last 33 year, 1000000mls and 30 cars.

[@josephmgomez3921]

Warped rotors

[@altunseyidli1809]

Hello. I have a G30, and it’s role sometimes vibrates not always or not when I brake. Is it solution for that? Thanks in advance.

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Brake Disc Deformed?

[@tomasniklcz]

Nice! But I have problem with “floating” in high speeds (100km/h+). I have G31 530d xDrive. it's hard to keep the car going straight. I have to constantly make corrections with the steering wheel. I tried to buy new tires (18”) but the problem still persists. Do you have any idea, where could the problem be? Thank you

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Could also be a convergence issue

[@rafh2753]

Broken coil springs?

[@tonyosijek]

@tomasniklcz Did you solved you Problem?

[@merw210]

Whether the vibration disappeared immediately after the replacement or after 100,200 kilometers of driving?👍🏻

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Immediately! ;)

[@darenfriday]

Ciao Francesca, I followed your advice and the wobble has disappeared, it was also causing the brakes to appear to have been warped. But I now have a fast vibration from 75mph onwards. I did the wheel alignment but still no. Any ideas? Grazie, Daren

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Rear Differential Bushings, Check it!

[@darenfriday]

@@FrancescoGalante91 Sorry. 'Francesco' 😇😇😇

[@birkopfdodds8936]

I will have to replace both lower and higher (top) tensioner arm on my 640d. Bottom one seems straightforward after your video. Do you know if there will be much more trouble with upper one ?

[@FrancescoGalante91]

the upper one is more difficult yes

[@dinhvanpham8102]

What is the manufactory tightening of the screws?

[@PonderingOne]

Which screws are you asking about? He provided all torque specifications for fasteners removed/replaced for this procedure.

[@juanalbertosalassanchez7743]

Hi, I'm from Spain. my case is similar. The passenger compartment vibrates at speeds of 100-120, from 120 the vibration disappears. and when I lightly touch the brake it also vibrates. The vibration is very little and the steering wheel does not vibrate, only the passenger compartment.

[@juanalbertosalassanchez7743]

my model is the f10 535d 299cv. not xdrive. I don't know where to start to solve the vibrations

[@FrancescoGalante91]

@@juanalbertosalassanchez7743 Brake Disc or Rear Differential Bushings

[@juanalbertosalassanchez7743]

@@FrancescoGalante91 Thanks my friend

[@moha4246]

@juanalbertosalassanchez7743 tengo tambien un f10 535 y me pasa lo mismo que tu, lo has solucionado ?

[@juanalbertosalassanchez7743]

@@moha4246 sí y en mi caso eran los neumáticos. Fue cambiar a nuevos y desapareció

[@shirra86]

Hi mate Have some problems when braking at 60km/h and above, the vibrations on the steering wheel is noticeable but don't know where it come from. Car has been roiling for 275000km bit don't know the service history. Any idea?

[@FrancescoGalante91]

Brake Disc Warped?

[@shirra86]

@@FrancescoGalante91 it was the brake discs. After replacing them all is good

[@michelloockx9227]

OK pour la vidéo, mais, quel était le kilométrage ( ou en miles ) de votre BMW ? Merci pour votre réponse.

[@FrancescoGalante91]

143.000km actual