BMW X5 2002 E53 Swing Arm Bushings Replacement

[@culita2421]

Nice job :)))

[@BimmerFix]

Thank you!

[@ericwelsh4853]

Better to just buy a used swing arm online. That's what I did. I replaced all the rear suspension components on my 2002 E53. I used all new parts except for the swing arms.

[@BimmerFix]

I'm sure that can work, just never know how much life is left in used rubber.

[@ericwelsh4853]

@@BimmerFix That's true. It's a gamble.

[@thetoughcookie3665]

Have done these too, but even at over 400tkm driven these weren't as stuck as yours. Maybe someone put mine on with some lubricate as new on the factory 🤔

[@BimmerFix]

I think climate plays a big role as well. Glad I'm done with this job!

[@thetoughcookie3665]

@@BimmerFix Where do you live in? I mean they pour much of salt at here to the roads too, but my car was in casual use for first 13 years of it's life. After it I have done mainly stuff to it and driven like under 15tkm during the past 10 years.

[@BimmerFix]

@thetoughcookie3665 I'm in Alberta, but this vehicle had over 400km when I purchased it, not sure about the history. Apparently, it came from the states as the cluster was in miles.

[@ericwelsh4853]

I think it would've been a lot easier using a cup with the correct diameter. I have a hydraulic press similar to the one in this video, and I've never had any difficulty with wheel bearings or bushings. It's worth it to buy a hydraulic press _and_ a press sleeve kit.

[@thetoughcookie3665]

@@ericwelsh4853 I had just an common set with many parts and a threaded rod, did take them nicely. I have hydraulic press too but there was no need for it. But original bushings are quite tight on that spot, only thing which they seem to suffer is a attachment to rubber which gets loose if something. But on the other hand: it's a heavy car which means that if your bush is like softer than stock one and leans like 1mm more on this point, it's much more on a tire.