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Removal and Replacement of the Rear Control Arm on BMW 7 Series

Model: BMW Serie 7 E38, MK 3 - Years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Part: Control arm

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To remove and replace the rear control arm, proceed as follows: 1) Lift the vehicle off the ground using a jack or lifts. 2) Remove the rear wheel on the affected side. 3) Locate and loosen, without completely removing, the bolt that connects the control arm to the wheel hub. 4) Locate and remove the bolt that connects the lower arm to the control arm. 5) Remove the bolt that connects the control arm and hub. 6) Remove the control arm. 7) Install the new control arm. 8) Secure the control arm to the wheel hub with its bolt. 9) Secure the control arm to the lower arm with its bolt. 10) Reinstall the wheel.


Updated on 23 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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