BMW E39 M5 - Front Wishbone Replacement DIY

In this DIY, we replace the front wishbones (straight lower control arms) on a 2000 BMW E39 M5.  It will be the same process for any V8 E39.  

Required Parts:

(1)  Front Left Wishbone:  31121141961
(1)  Front Right Wishbone:  31121141962
(2)  Wishbone to Subframe Bolt:  31303450534
(2)  Wishbone to Subframe Nut:  33326760668
(2)  Wishbone Ball Joint Washer:  31106779382
(2)  Wishbone Ball Joint Nut:  31106769443

Torques:

Wishbone to Subframe:  58lb/ft AT RIDE HEIGHT
Wishbone Ball Joint Nut to Knuckle:  59lb/ft
Stabilizer Link to Stabilizer Bar:  44lb/ft
Stabilizer Link to Strut Bracket:  48lb/ft
Strut Pinch Bolt:  81lb/ft
Wheel to Hub:  89lb/ft



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