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Replacing Front Control Arms

Model: BMW Serie 7 E66, E67, E68, E65, MK 4 - Years 2001-2008
Part: Control arm

Remove the wheel bolts of the affected wheel and then take off the wheel. Now, unscrew the bolt that secures the control arm to the wheel hub. Next, remove the bolt located in the middle of the control arm and then the bolt at the other end of the control arm. Now you can remove the control arm by maneuvering it and using the play available to install the new one, paying attention to the direction in which you reinstall it. Then repeat the same steps on the other side and retrace the steps described in reverse for reassembly.

Updated on 23 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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