Nice vid! What kind of symptoms did you experience before changing the control arm? Does the wheel not go in straight line once you let go of the steering wheel? Thankss
Thank you! More like annoying vibrations when going over even a tiny bump on the road. Feels like the car is always shaking, except when driving on a really nice surface
Good video, thanks for sharing, and for the tip on the ball joint separator, it’s a great tool. You may also want to try using a penetrating spray like “Big Shot” on the ball joint, you will find that it should make a big difference in helping dislodging it.
Usually, torque spec info is online, typing BMW workshop manuals or similar phrases. And look into the Tightening Torque section. But these databases are tend to be huge volumes, so take a time to locate the specific page. Meanwhile I’ll post in the video whenever I come across finding one 👍 Good luck with your next project 🤙
Some say it is better to get alignment. But I'm thinking of getting an alignment after replacing the worn-out tie rod since replacing the thrust arm doesn't affect the alignment dramatically as the tie rods 🤔
its fun to own bmw, slowly slowly we become auto mechanics:))
You’re brave to tackle this on the road with time against you. Props to you!!
I’d have taken 3-4 days for this in my garage.
Great video, thanks for sharing and going thru all the pain for the rest of us!!!
Glad you liked it! But now these bushings started leaking the fluids... Thinking of replacing them with solid rubber bushings. I need a bushing tool 😅
Nice vid! What kind of symptoms did you experience before changing the control arm? Does the wheel not go in straight line once you let go of the steering wheel? Thankss
Thank you! More like annoying vibrations when going over even a tiny bump on the road. Feels like the car is always shaking, except when driving on a really nice surface
@@autowestend yes plus when you hit the brakes its making ding noise right?
いつも楽しく拝見しております。私のは2002式E53Ｘ５3.0iですが、96.000㎞でフロント足回りのがたつきで、スタビライザープッシュロッドを左右交換しました。それでがたつきが改善されました。今で136000㎞ですがロアアームはまだ交換していません。まだ全然大丈夫です。タビライザープッシュロッドの交換もご検討下さい。
いつもありがとうございます！そうなのですね。確かに僕の車両もスタビリンクのブーツが裂けているので、交換していきたいと思います💪
Good video, thanks for sharing, and for the tip on the ball joint separator, it’s a great tool.
You may also want to try using a penetrating spray like “Big Shot” on the ball joint, you will find that it should make a big difference in helping dislodging it.
Great, thanks for the tip 🤙🙏
Really enjoyed the video. Im about to tackle this project this coming weekend. Where were you able to locate the torque specifications for the job?
Usually, torque spec info is online, typing BMW workshop manuals or similar phrases. And look into the Tightening Torque section. But these databases are tend to be huge volumes, so take a time to locate the specific page. Meanwhile I’ll post in the video whenever I come across finding one 👍 Good luck with your next project 🤙
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Do you need wheel alignment after chaging the thrust arm?
Some say it is better to get alignment. But I'm thinking of getting an alignment after replacing the worn-out tie rod since replacing the thrust arm doesn't affect the alignment dramatically as the tie rods 🤔