How to change rear suspension arm / rear control arm on BMW X5 (E53) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

[@autodocuk]

Attention! This video contains mistakes: 3:33 - the tightening torque is 56 Nm, not 65 Nm. 4:18 - the tightening torque is 140 Nm, not 120 Nm. We're sorry for the inconvenience 🙇‍♂

[@autodocuk]

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[@scottthacker2722]

great video best I've watch very detailed and clear great job thanks

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your comment! You're making us to improve ourselves and get better day by day! Best Regards, Autodoc Team

[@philsteph0304]

Need to explain why the part is being changed and symptoms of it being bad

[@autodocuk]

The replacement of the lever is due to the poor condition of the silent block and the ball joint on the lever. The consequences are knocks and noises from the rear suspension.

[@921aa]

You don't mention getting a alignment after this. Is it needed?

[@autodocuk]

Yes, after any work related to the suspension of the car, it is recommended to adjust the wheel alignment.

[@autodocuk]

Yes, after any work related to the suspension of the car, it is recommended to adjust the wheel alignment. AUTODOC

[@ABRROB2008]

I have 2020 bmw 330i the bolt is too close to the body is there a way to take it out?

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for contacting us. According to the description, it is difficult to suggest something. We recommend that you contact the service of your car. Please stay tuned with us not to miss our new tutorials coming soon. Best Regards, Autodoc team

[@Stian2001]

You need a metal blade cutting machine in there. Basically a hacksaw machine. Thats how i did it

[@TheGreatAfricanGuru]

hi , Thank you for your first class videos. they are really excellent. i have an E53 that constantly makes a squicky noise from the RH rear wheel area. Is it caused by this suspension arm? will replacing it fix the squicky noise in your experience?

[@e30mpower]

I have this question too. I’m completely stupid about suspension systems. Did you find an answer? What parts do I need to replace?

[@TheGreatAfricanGuru]

@@e30mpower no answer yet. someone told me to inject oil with a needle and syringe into the bushes and that will work. i ahev not tried it yet

[@zakhalkyard]

@@TheGreatAfricanGuru usually rose bushes that.

[@darelsmith7865]

Will this make my X5 more stable?

[@autodocuk]

It is difficult to say something without proper diagnostics, we recommend contacting the service. AUTODOC

[@benberk8541]

I ordered a control arm after watching this video thinking its easy to do. Turns out a control arm/wish bone is something else. This is a Guiding suspension link. Now I need a video showing how to do the rear control arm.

[@autodocuk]

Check for which car you need the video. This video is for the rear arm. AUTODOC

[@benberk8541]

​@@autodocuk I have the same car in the video. I ordered rear control arms from the parts department and I got something else. So after checking the parts catalogue I found out the part being replaced in this video is called a guiding suspension link. The part they call control arm is the part referred to as the wishbone by BMW. Its bigger than this and it goes on the bottom it has brake line attached on top of it. It looks way harder to replace.

[@benji7587]

@@benberk8541 Same thing happened to me!

[@benji7587]

Same Here!

[@benberk8541]

@@benji7587 Yeah the video title is wrong. This is a guiding suspension link not the rear control arm

[@Stian2001]

I did this job today. You need a hacksaw machine to cut the inside bolt off. Buy a new bolt ect at the bmw dealer only 10$. Then you can get it off and replace it. Most likely with the age off these cars there will be salt and rust. This is the way I did it. Learn easily from me and save the pain for later

[@autodocuk]

We're sure your comment will be helpful to many of our viewers.

[@RANDOM24h]

Anyone know the camber in wheels free position?

[@autodocuk]

This information can be found in the service book of your car.

[@dessersauce]

Hi My car can't change gears but it can still start the engine.

[@autodocuk]

Dear Customer, thank you for your request! We highly recommend you use a professional car workshop to have a close look into this issue and locate the fault. We look forward to hearing from you! Best Regards, Autodoc Team.

[@RANDOM24h]

Sturz einstellen bei ausgefedertem Rad?

[@autodocuk]

The wheels and chassis of the car must be in working (standard) condition. AUTODOC

[@armandohilario]

After that I have to alignment

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your comment. Yes, after any work related to the suspension of the car, it is recommended to carry out the alignment/camber correction.

[@davesvarczkopf]

You left out a HUGE part of this job and didn't even mention that this is an adjustable component for camber! The inner bolt is concentric and you put white marks for location before removal that can be seen on the assembly part. If people don't know this, the alignment will be way off!! Huge fail. Do it right or don't bother posting please.

[@autodocuk]

Thanks for your comment, we will definitely take this into account in our new videos. Best Regards, Autodoc team