How to change rear suspension arm / rear control arm on BMW E60 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

How to change rear suspension arm / rear control arm on BMW E60 2.5 Saloon 2003-2010 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Suspension arm on BMW 5 Touring (E61) (03.2004-12.2010) / BMW 1 Convertible (E88) (03.2008-12.2013) / BMW 3 Coupe (E92) (11.2005-12.2013) / BMW X1 (E84) (03.2009-06.2015) / BMW X3 (E83) (11.2003-12.2011) cars should be replaced, as a rule, according to one and the same procedure.
However, there can be slight differences due to specific features of the vehicle design.
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🛠️The tools you need to replace rear suspension arm:
- wire brush
- WD-40 spray
- brake cleaner
- copper grease
- combination spanner No.18
- combination spanner No.21
- drive socket No.18
- drive socket No.21
- Torx bit T40
- wheel impact socket №17
- ratchet wrench
- torque wrench
- tap wrench
- crow bar
- wheel chock
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It is recommended that you entrust the installation to highly skilled technicians to ensure the best result.
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[@ness79007]

Definitely learning from this, thank you gentlemen.

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for sharing your opinion!

[@PALPABLEemotions]

Thanks autodoc, for everything.

[@amazingzone8659]

these are wrong torque numbers! BMW repair manual states: arm to subframe is 100Nm (tighten in normal load position/wheels on ground) and arm to wheel carrier is 175Nm! not 72Nm! also, you DO NOT need to remove the brake caliper!

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for the valuable clarification, for our viewers it will be very useful information.

[@user-kg1cm2hk9j]

Exactly. The torque numbers in the video say NM but they're the (lower!) ft-lb values.

[@chisec6793]

is it necessary to remove the brake assembly ?

[@autodocuk]

In this case, yes, you should remove the brake assembly

[@bidenisgod6978]

No you don't need to. It doesn't make sense

[@PALPABLEemotions]

Why is the hub jacked up after loosely fitting the new control arm, before tightening?

[@thomasstiglich3484]

If the hub is not jacked up to ride height before tightening the bushing, the bushing would be subject to a twisting torque after the car is lowered.

[@PALPABLEemotions]

@@thomasstiglich3484 ahh i see, thanks!

[@bidenisgod6978]

Why did you remove brake caliper

[@autodocuk]

It is for easier access when replacing the lever.

[@vivhodge6217]

It wasn't shown that the control arms are adjustable (at the inner end by a concentric bolt arrangement) and a 4-wheel alignment is required after fitting.

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your comment. In new videos, we will definitely add this information for our viewers. AUTODOC

[@Moongrainz]

I think you’re talking about the guide rod, this one doesn’t have the eccentric bolt / hole as mentioned

[@babybenji808]

I don't see the #18 angled spanner listed in tools. What is that?

[@autodocuk]

Thanks for your feedback! Please clarify or rephrase your question. AUTODOC

[@therealjamesmartin]

I can help. They mean an 18mm spanner

[@chrisfully3789]

Can you also provide NM torque for the other rear arm?

[@autodocuk]

For a given lever on the opposite side, the torque is the same at 80 nm.

[@alexey9900]

Good 👍👍👍