BMW (2012-2019) 3 Series - F30 Front Control Arm Replacement (BMW F30, F31, & F34 xDrive)

►Replacing the front control arms on your BMW F30, F31, and F34 xDrive models is one of the most important jobs you can do to restore the handling that degrades over time.

Control arms are a crucial link in a vehicle's suspension, connecting the suspension to a vehicle's subframe. These pieces are usually hinged to allow for the suspension to travel and articulate as the vehicle rides over obstructions in the road and while the vehicle turns. Many vehicles, such as those with independent suspensions, have multiple links and feature several connection points and arms to offer better ride quality and comfort.

As bushings and joints in a control arm begin to wear, you may notice a looseness feel in your suspension. While many arms have replaceable and serviceable individual components, many still require the replacement of the entire arm. If you're feeling any play in the suspension, notice any uneven tire wear, or can hear a buckling noise coming from the suspension - it's time to take a look at those control arms.

In this video, Gareth Foley, our BMW Catalog Manager, walks you through removing and installing the new control arms for your BMW F30 from Lemforder. This job is fairly straightforward and does not require the use of any specialty tools.

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Index:
00:00 - 00:42 Intro
00:42 - 01:51 Tools Needed
01:51 - 02:44 Tire & Axle Nut Removal
02:44 - 04:11 Ball Joint Nut Removal
04:11 - 04:43 Lower Control Arm Bolt Removal
04:43 - 05:04 Lower Control Arm Removal
05:04 - 06:18 Lower Control Arm Reinstall
06:18 - 07:50 Wishbone Removal
07:50 - 08:35 Wishbone Reinstall
08:35 - 09:09 Axle Reconnecting
09:09 - 12:14 F30 Front Control Arm Torque Specs
12:14 - 13:33 Thanks for watching!

This video applies to the following vehicles:
BMW 328i xDrive
2013 BMW 328i xDrive
2014 BMW 328i xDrive
2015 BMW 328i xDrive
2016 BMW 328i xDrive

BMW 335i xDrive
2013 BMW 335i xDrive
2014 BMW 335i xDrive
2015 BMW 335i xDrive

BMW 320i xDrive
2013 BMW 320i xDrive
2014 BMW 320i xDrive
2015 BMW 320i xDrive
2016 BMW 320i xDrive

BMW 428i xDrive
2014 BMW 428i xDrive
2015 BMW 428i xDrive
2016 BMW 428i xDrive

BMW 435i xDrive
2014 BMW 435i xDrive
2015 BMW 435i xDrive
2016 BMW 435i xDrive

BMW 328i GT xDrive
2014 BMW 328i GT xDrive
2015 BMW 328i GT xDrive
2016 BMW 328i GT xDrive

BMW 335i GT xDrive
2014 BMW 335i GT xDrive
2015 BMW 335i GT xDrive
2016 BMW 335i GT xDrive

BMW 328d xDrive
2014 BMW 328d xDrive
2015 BMW 328d xDrive
2016 BMW 328d xDrive

BMW 435i xDrive Gran Coupe
2015 BMW 435i xDrive Gran Coupe
2016 BMW 435i xDrive Gran Coupe

BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe
2015 BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe
2016 BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe

BMW 228i xDrive
2015 BMW 228i xDrive
2016 BMW 228i xDrive

BMW M235i xDrive
2015 BMW M235i xDrive
2016 BMW M235i xDrive

BMW 340i xDrive
2016 BMW 340i xDrive

           
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