How to Replace Rear Lower Ball Joints 2006-2010 BMW 550i

Shop TRQ on 1AAuto.com Ball Joint https://trq.video/ia-1ASBJ00107 Ball Joint Set https://trq.video/ia-1ASFK00493 Shop TRQ on Amazon Ball Joint https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M6NF61L Ball Joint Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0741T1NCM This video shows you how to install new, quality TRQ ball joints on your 2006-2010 BMW 550i. Car and truck suspensions combine a number of moving parts for safe and stable handling. The ball joint is the crucial moving component that ties those parts together. The ball-in-socket joint can wear out and loosen over time. Or, the rubber protective boot can tear, allowing contaminants to seize the joint. Bad ball joints are a common failure point on vehicle inspections because they lead to unsafe driving conditions. Fortunately, they are relatively easy to replace with the right know-how. Estimated installation time for a professional technician is approximately: 1 hour 12 minutes This repair was done on a 2008 BMW 550i Base 4.8L Sedan 4-Door RWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles: 2006 BMW 550i 2007 BMW 550i 2008 BMW 550i 2009 BMW 550i 2010 BMW 550i Tools you will need: • Flat Blade Screwdriver • Pry Bar https://trq.video/oaiV-1AXAA00020 • 11mm Wrench • 18mm Wrench • 10mm Socket • 17mm Socket • 18mm Socket • 21mm Socket • 24mm Socket • Ball Joint Press • Snap Ring Pliers • 1/2 Inch Impact Gun • 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar • Ratchet • Swivel • Torque Wrench https://trq.video/obAA-1AXAA00044 • Gloves https://trq.video/obNF-1AXSS00048 • Marker / Writing Utensil • Safety Glasses • Floor Jack • Hammer • Jack Stands • Rubber Mallet • Wheel Chocks Subscribe:    / @trq   Check out our playlist: BMW 550i 5th Generation 2006-2010:    • BMW 550i 5th Generation 2006-2010   📱 Download the TRQ Auto Repair App for more videos, torque specifications, and car repair information: https://trq.video/appdownloadyt ⚠ DISCLAIMER: While TRQ strives to make the information provided in this video as accurate as possible, it makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the content. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. TRQ is not responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted in this video.