BMW 7 Series Control arm bushing replacement Cost
2001–2005 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$459–$1.2k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
2–6h
At a typical garage
Control arms connect the wheel hub to the chassis and contain bushings and often a ball joint; worn bushings cause clunking, vibration through the steering wheel and imprecise handling. Replacement typically includes new bushings or a complete arm. BMW 7 Series control arm replacement costs $459–$1152 plus alignment.
Typical parts included
- Control arm bushing
What affects the price
- Whether the full arm or just the bushings are replaced (separate bushings are cheaper but more labour-intensive)
- Front vs rear and upper vs lower arm position
- Wheel alignment required afterwards
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Control arm bushing replacement on a BMW 7 Series typically takes 2–6 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a BMW 7 Series, this is typically needed as needed—typically every 80,000–150,000 miles; bushings wear before the arm itself.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the BMW 7 Series
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$468–$842
- ABS sensor replacement$193–$347
- ABS system bleeding$154–$277
- AC compressor clutch replacement$385–$693
- AC compressor replacement$413–$743
Control arm bushing replacement cost on similar cars
- MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse and predecessors$440–$792
- JAGUAR XJ$440–$792
- AUDI A8$440–$792
- VOLKSWAGEN Phaeton$440–$792
- MASERATI Quattroporte$480–$864
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