BMW 5-Series Control Arm & Thrust Arm Replacement (E34) ↗
Explains the clunking/wandering symptoms of worn E34 thrust-arm and lower-control-arm bushings and ball joints, why replacing complete arms is simpler, and the removal/refit with a ball-joint separator. Warns that lower arms differ between E34 models.
Tools mentioned: 19/22 mm sockets, breaker bar, torque wrench, pickle fork or tie-rod puller