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Vaico V20-0538 Suspension Control Arm - Front Right Lower Rearward or Front Right Rearward
Overview of the VAICO Suspension Control Arm V20-0538
The VAICO Suspension Control Arm V20-0538 is engineered for precise fitment on select BMW models, including the 645Ci, 650i, 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and M6. Designed to meet OEM specifications, this control arm ensures reliable suspension performance and vehicle stability.
- Compatible with BMW models: 645Ci, 650i, 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, M6
- OEM number compatibility: 31 12 6 777 940
- Dimensions: Length 352 mm, Height 110 mm, Width 65 mm
- Weight: 1.162 kg
- Steering arm type: Control arm
- Paired article number: V20-0537
- Recommended special tool part number: V99-1020
Detailed Product Description
The VAICO Suspension Control Arm V20-0538 is a critical component in the suspension system, designed to maintain proper wheel alignment and absorb road shocks. With a length of 352 mm, height of 110 mm, and width of 65 mm, this control arm matches the exact dimensions required for the specified BMW models. Weighing 1.162 kg, it balances strength and weight to support suspension dynamics effectively. The control arm corresponds to the OEM number 31 12 6 777 940, ensuring compatibility and ease of replacement.
This part is part of the VAICO product line, known for delivering reliable suspension components that meet or exceed OEM standards. VAICO focuses on precision engineering and durability, making this control arm suitable for maintaining the handling characteristics of your BMW 6 and 7 Series vehicles.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Restores proper wheel alignment and suspension geometry
- Eliminates clunking or knocking noises from worn control arms
- Improves vehicle stability and steering response
- Replaces damaged or bent control arms after impact or wear
- Prevents uneven tire wear caused by suspension misalignment
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation of the VAICO Suspension Control Arm V20-0538 should be performed by a qualified technician familiar with BMW suspension systems. Use the recommended special tool (part number V99-1020) to ensure proper removal and installation. Verify the paired article number V20-0537 if replacing both sides for balanced suspension performance. After installation, a professional wheel alignment is advised to maintain optimal handling and tire wear.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
VAICO suspension components are manufactured to meet strict quality standards, ensuring durability and performance. This control arm is tested for fitment and function to match OEM specifications. Warranty information is provided by VAICO and may vary; please consult the product documentation or supplier for specific warranty details.
| Brand | Vaico |
|---|---|
| Part Number | V20-0538 |
| Position | VAICO, Front Right Rearward and Front Right Lower Rearward |
| for OE number | 31 12 6 777 940 |
| Height [mm] | 110 |
| Length [mm] | 352 |
| Packaging Depth [cm] | 41 |
| Packaging height [cm] | 7 |
| Packaging width [cm] | 10 |
| Paired article numbers | V20-0537 |
| Part number of the recommended special tools | V99-1020 |
| Steering arm type | Control arm |
| Weight [kg] | 1.162 |
| Width [mm] | 65 |
This part fits 58 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BMW | 650i | Base | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2010 | BMW | 650i | Base | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2010 | BMW | M6 | Base | 5.0L | V10 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2010 | BMW | M6 | Base | 5.0L | V10 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2009 | BMW | 650i | Base | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2009 | BMW | 650i | Base | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2009 | BMW | M6 | Base | 5.0L | V10 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2009 | BMW | M6 | Base | 5.0L | V10 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2008 | BMW | 650i | Base | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2008 | BMW | 650i | Base | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2008 | BMW | 750i | Base | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2008 | BMW | 750i | Base | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2008 | BMW | 750i | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2008 | BMW | 750Li | Base | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2008 | BMW | 750Li | Base | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2008 | BMW | 750Li | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2008 | BMW | 760Li | Base | 6.0L | V12 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2008 | BMW | 760Li | Base | 6.0L | V12 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2008 | BMW | M6 | Base | 5.0L | V10 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2008 | BMW | M6 | Base | 5.0L | V10 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2007 | BMW | 650i | Base | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2007 | BMW | 650i | Base | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2007 | BMW | 750i | Base | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2007 | BMW | 750i | Base | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2007 | BMW | 750i | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2007 | BMW | 750Li | Base | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2007 | BMW | 750Li | Base | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2007 | BMW | 750Li | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2007 | BMW | 760Li | Base | 6.0L | V12 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2007 | BMW | 760Li | Base | 6.0L | V12 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2007 | BMW | M6 | Base | 5.0L | V10 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2006 | BMW | 650i | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2006 | BMW | 650i | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2006 | BMW | 750i | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2006 | BMW | 750i | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2006 | BMW | 750i | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2006 | BMW | 750Li | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2006 | BMW | 750Li | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2006 | BMW | 750Li | 4.8L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2006 | BMW | 760i | Base | 6.0L | V12 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2006 | BMW | 760Li | Base | 6.0L | V12 | Front Right Lower Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2006 | BMW | 760Li | Base | 6.0L | V12 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2006 | BMW | M6 | Base | 5.0L | V10 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2005 | BMW | 645Ci | Base | 4.4L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2005 | BMW | 745i | Base | 4.4L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2005 | BMW | 745Li | Base | 4.4L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2005 | BMW | 760i | 6.0L | V12 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2005 | BMW | 760Li | 6.0L | V12 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2004 | BMW | 645Ci | Base | 4.4L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2004 | BMW | 745i | Base | 4.4L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2004 | BMW | 745Li | Base | 4.4L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2004 | BMW | 760i | Base | 6.0L | V12 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2004 | BMW | 760Li | 6.0L | V12 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2003 | BMW | 745i | Base | 4.4L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2003 | BMW | 745Li | Base | 4.4L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
| 2003 | BMW | 760Li | 6.0L | V12 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2002 | BMW | 745i | 4.4L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO | |
| 2002 | BMW | 745Li | 4.4L | V8 | Front Right Rearward | Grade: Aftermarket; Incl.Ball Joint & Bushings; With OE No. 31122347986; VAICO |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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