Front upper control arms
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CL600 Bi Turbo 2003 Renntech, BMW E39 530D SE
Front upper control arms
Hi
I have had a quick search on here and online on how to change the front upper control arms. I've found various images and some saying have had problems with ride height after changing them?
To swap looks pretty straight forward but I notice on the drivers side (UK spec) I can't see where the upper nut is hidden that holds the arm to the car, am i right in thinking you have to remove the wheel arch cover to expose the nut? Any other help would be great thanks Alex
I have had a quick search on here and online on how to change the front upper control arms. I've found various images and some saying have had problems with ride height after changing them?
To swap looks pretty straight forward but I notice on the drivers side (UK spec) I can't see where the upper nut is hidden that holds the arm to the car, am i right in thinking you have to remove the wheel arch cover to expose the nut? Any other help would be great thanks Alex
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2000 CL 500
Removing the inner fender well covers rings a bell. Also take note you must tighten the upper control arms down when the car is at a certain height as the rubber acts as a spring. I believe it should say in the instructions which should come with the parts.
