How to Replace Front Lower Control Arm Bushing 97-06 BMW 325Xi

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In this video, 1A Auto shows how to remove and replace a rotted, loose or clunking front lower control arm bushing. The video is applicable to the 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, BMW 325Xi.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2001 BMW 325Xi
2002 BMW 325Xi
2003 BMW 325Xi
2004 BMW 325Xi
2005 BMW 325Xi
2006 BMW 325Xi
🔧 List of tools used:
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/ocW/1AXAA00020
• 16mm Wrench
• 18mm Wrench
• 22mm Wrench
• 16mm Socket 1aau.to/omd/1AXAA00015
• 17mm Socket 1aau.to/omd/1AXAA00015
• 18mm Socket 1aau.to/oeY/1AXAA00043
• 22mm Socket 1aau.to/oaw/1AXAA00266
• 8mm Socket 1aau.to/ojq/1AXAA00017
• 2 Jaw Gear Puller
• Pickle Fork
• Press
• 1/2 Inch Air Impact Gun 1aau.to/oaB/1AXAA00252
• 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar 1aau.to/oaI/1AXAA00078
• Ratchet 1aau.to/ond/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/omd/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/og3/1AXAA00044
• Block of Wood
• Marker / Writing Utensil
• Rust Penetrant
• 6mm Allen Wrench 1aau.to/ox/1AXAA00007
• Hammer 1aau.to/oc5/1AXAA00091
• Measuring Tape
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I liked that video very much! Way to go!

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[@chsbadsly]

Hi I have just recieved a 2006 325xi and sadly me and my dad felt a little uneasy since it sometimes has a bad rep for costing a lot for repairs. This video gives great advice for a possible potential problem for me so thank you, I appreciate it very much!

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[@slammedb18a1]

Thanks for the video just did this on my 02 330xi replace the lower control arm all the ball joints and upgraded to the Poly control arm bushings. I somehow managed to do it all without a press lol

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+Jay Tarallo Thanks for the feedback!

[@kellyanderson7115]

Do you really need to disconnect the ball joints? Videos for the E46 non Xi show the bushings being replaced by just detaching the bushing mount and swinging the rear of control arm down with enough clearance to push on the new bushing assembly.

[@PavelNr1]

You absolutely don't. On my xi, I did it without a car lift and there was absolutely no reason to remove the control arm. You don't even need to remove the heat shield. Just unbolt and move it to the side a little bit. Pressing the bushings out is the real pain.

[@angelbarrera1746]

Exelent....

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