Removal (5-Series, 6-Series, 735i & 735iL)
Raise and support front of vehicle. On 735i and 735iL, disconnect stabilizer bar link from lower control arm. On all models, remove lower control arm-to-axle carrier bolt. Remove steering knuckle bolts from bottom of strut assembly. Separate lower control arm and steering knuckle from strut assembly. Disconnect lower control arm from steering knuckle. Remove lower control arm.