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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2021, 08:41 PM
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Posted By upallnight
Au Contraire Mon Ami This is what the OP...

Au Contraire Mon Ami

This is what the OP posted



The definitive word being "Front Control Arm".

The item you have listed No. 10 is at the REAR of the suspension.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,715
Posted By upallnight
Au Contraire Mon Ami, I posted the Realoem...

Au Contraire Mon Ami, I posted the Realoem Diagram for a X5 E53 front suspension and the part in the diagram is identified as the "Tension Struts".

If you look at the "Tension Strut" that you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,715
Posted By upallnight
If you don't have a hydraulic press, you can...

If you don't have a hydraulic press, you can remove the old bushing by using a hacksaw or Sawzall to cut through the metal sleeve of the bushing. Afterward, you can just pound out the bushing with a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,715
Posted By upallnight
This is why when people who are knowledgeable ask...

This is why when people who are knowledgeable ask a question if you don't know the answer you shouldn't be correcting them
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,715
Posted By upallnight
Unlessd you change the inner and outer tie rod...

Unlessd you change the inner and outer tie rod distance you shouldn't have to do a realignment.

An X5 does not have a "wishbone" suspension. My Lotus has upper and lower wishbones in the front...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,715
Posted By upallnight
The lower control arm is called a tension struts....

The lower control arm is called a tension struts. Images and descriptions taken from Realoem.

How can people on this Board help you if you don't know what you are talking about.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,715
Posted By upallnight
What type of mechanic ability do you have? Do...

What type of mechanic ability do you have? Do you have specialty tools like air tools, a ball joint separator tool, a hydraulic press? I installed polyurethane bushings on the lower control arms in...
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