E39 Front Suspension Overhaul PART ONE

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How to remove and replace the front suspension on your E39. Including upper control arms, wheel bearings, struts and sway bar links.
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[@hardnock-theoriginal..6539]

I've watched a ton of BMW DIYs and I just had to say your videos are some of the best. Keep up the good work!

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Thanks David, really appreciate that!

[@rannyr]

Great job man...some lucky e39

[@portermcsorley]

If you are just replacing the control arms, shock insert, tie rods, and sway bar links, do you actually have to remove the brakes, or can they stay on?

[@ByAccidentFilms]

as a videographer i must say this video was well done!! but thanx!!!!!

[@Minerva___]

I'm contemplating tackling this as I'd rather not pay a shop and would like to learn to do this myself so thank you for putting this great video together. I appreciate the high quality! Quick question for you -- the reason I'm thinking about replacing mine is because the front passenger side tends to knock whenever I'm hit the brakes (fast or slow, I'll hear a knock). Would this overhaul fix that problem? The specific part the shop called out was a thrust arm bushing...

[@Chris-im6uq]

strut tower mount maybe? that was my problem after installing Coilovers

[@Minerva___]

@@Chris-im6uq It ended up being the thrust arm. Replaced it and no more knock! Feels great but it took me quite a bit of time having never done a job this "big." Big thanks to @BIMMER ZEIT though, this video was super helpful.

[@Alvaro-hn6uw]

Would the process be the same for an E39 M5? Also, where are the jack stands points used in your video?

[@halse8280]

the bolt that clamps the spindel around the strut is hell to turn around. this bolt must out for the strut to glide off right?

[@honawikeepa5813]

Cool video. Thanks man.

[@ticklesdust]

fantastic video serries! very through, was able to rebuild front suspension. A few notes for anyone also considering this. 1.) tie off the ball joint removal tool with tie wire to something solid. It flew off once hitting my foot which was not ideal, and i feel as though i got lucky. 2.) my car just plain old would not give up one of the ball joints using the mentioned tool. Do yourself a favor and have a pickle fork and 3lb hammer ready as a backup. 3.) as mentioned in the video, the springs can be taken to an independent shop. just make sure they know E39 suspension. there is a bit of a trick to lining up all the suspension bits, otherwise the ride height will be off. that said, what is the song in the video?

[@whichdoctor4858]

Great vids!

[@BluePurpleRed]

Nicely done video! Cheers!

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Thanks man! Just subscribed to ya!

[@superdiver.]

dear sir, how was the swaybar link? thanks.

[@achow617]

Can you make the same one for the rear suspension overhaul?

[@BIMMERZEITT]

+Alan Chow Hey Alan, I am thinking about it! I need to do the rear shocks next. Part two of front overhaul currently uploading :-)

[@achow617]

Great

[@876Shottas]

where exactly​ did u position the jack stands?

[@stektirade]

since most e39 models use aluminum for some suspension components, does any aftermarket company make steel replacements?

[@BIMMERZEITT]

No they do not, but why would you want to? They were designed all aluminum which was ground breaking for this time period in BMW engineering. The most expensive arm for a good Lemforder unit is only $100. The bushings wear like any other arm and do not have any tendency or issues bending under normal use (outside of a collision, in which case, steel will bend too).

[@karim95320]

Nice video bro but wanna know where i can put the axle jack stand in front

[@BIMMERZEITT]

kareem Osman you can jack on the e39 jacking points and then use the front subframe for jack stands. I also throw the front wheels under the car’s rocker panels (below driver and passenger front doors) for extra precaution since the wheels are off the car anyway

[@karim95320]

@@BIMMERZEITT is the subframe strong enough to hold the car weight if i remove bothe front wheels

[@adrienbrams8926]

How hight do you need to lift this car to do this joB ?

[@BIMMERZEITT]

You can do it with a standard set of jack-stands

[@KKE1978]

Those wheel bearing bolts are a bitch to get off esp if you don have air tools like me. And for the tools auto zone and advanced auto have them as loaner tools.

[@annabelletoyunboxingzavala4952]

Does this video apply to a 99 528i

[@bladesboomsnstuff3484]

Any E39 chassis is going to contiguous

[@xxnickthegreekxx]

It's Peter Parker spider man!!

[@AlexZettl]

Are those black ramps you drive on in the beginning a necessaty ? or is it possible to change the suspension with just a car lifter and the red thing

[@berkeleydojah]

i believe someone put that bolt backwards on that control arm, i didnt have to remove any brake ducts when i did this.

[@BIMMERZEITT]

+omar k according to RealOEM diagram, the upper control arm bolts point towards the back of the car. You can view the diagram here: www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=DT63-USA-09-2001-E39-BMW-530i&diagId=31_0617