Suspensia X05LA0397 Suspension Control Arm - Rear Left Upper Forward

Rear Left Upper Forward Control Arm

Suspensia X05LA0397 is a steel suspension control arm for the rear left upper forward position on select BMW applications. It is built as an OE-fit, OE-look replacement with rubber bushings included for direct chassis service on BMW 530i, 540i, 740i, and related models.

Key Features

• Steel construction for suspension strength and durability
• Includes bushings; black rubber bushing material
• Direct OE fit and OE look for factory-style replacement
• Rear left upper forward position
• Non-greaseable design with no grease fitting
• No ball joint, dust boot, cotter pin, castle nut, or lock nut included
• Part number X05LA0397

Detailed Description

Suspensia X05LA0397 is a rear left upper forward control arm engineered for BMW chassis applications that require precise suspension geometry and stable rear-end control. This steel arm includes rubber bushings and is manufactured to match OE fit and appearance, making it a practical replacement for worn or damaged suspension components. It cross-references Delphi TC4538 and Dorman OE Solutions 520-831 for the same application. The part number X05LA0397 is also associated with BMW OE reference 33326867537.

Compatible With BMW 530e, 530i, 540i, M550i xDrive, 740i, 745e xDrive, 750i xDrive, M760i xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 740e xDrive, 750i, and 540d xDrive applications in the rear left upper forward position.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2018-2023 BMW 530e, rear left upper forward.
• Fits 2018-2023 BMW 530e xDrive, rear left upper forward.
• Fits 2017-2023 BMW 530i, rear left upper forward.
• Fits 2017-2023 BMW 530i xDrive, rear left upper forward.
• Fits 2017-2023 BMW 540i, rear left upper forward.
• Fits 2017-2023 BMW 540i xDrive, rear left upper forward.
• Fits 2018-2023 BMW M550i xDrive, rear left upper forward.
• Fits 2016-2022 BMW 740i, rear left upper forward.
• Fits 2017-2022 BMW 740i xDrive, rear left upper forward.
• Fits 2020-2022 BMW 745e xDrive, rear left upper forward.
• Fits 2016-2022 BMW 750i xDrive, rear left upper forward.
• Fits 2017-2022 BMW M760i xDrive, rear left upper forward.
• Fits 2018-2019 BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, rear left upper forward.
• Fits 2017-2019 BMW 740e xDrive, rear left upper forward.
• Fits 2016-2019 BMW 750i, rear left upper forward.
• Fits 2018 BMW 540d xDrive, rear left upper forward.

Common Repair Uses

• Rear suspension clunking or knocking from worn bushings
• Uneven rear tire wear caused by loose suspension geometry
• Excess rear wheel movement or instability over bumps
• Restoring factory alignment after control arm wear
• Replacing a bent or corroded rear control arm

Installation Notes and Quality Assurance

Verify the rear left upper forward position before installation and compare the original arm, bushing layout, and mounting points to the new part. Because this control arm is not pre-greased and does not include a ball joint or installation hardware, transfer or source any required fasteners and related components separately as needed for the vehicle.

Suspensia manufactures chassis parts in an OE-focused facility using automated production processes and quality systems certified to IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 50001:2018. This part number X05LA0397 is built to OE fit and OE look standards for BMW suspension service.