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Originally Posted by bcredliner
Rebuilding suspensions is straightforward but it is one of those projects that seldom goes smoothly. The key is to invest in the proper tools. Chain auto parts stores will 'rent' tools but I haven't found any that are designed to work on a BMW. Usually at least one part that has to be pressed will be big trouble and the shortcoming of the generic tool will rear its ugly head and hold you up until you buy what you need. I suggest investing some of the $$$ saved on labor to purchase correct tools. You can never have too many tools.
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The rear ball joint tool is one of those tools. The generic/universal tools WILL NOT work on the X5. There is a bolster on the carrier that needs a flat spot in the tool so it will fit. After fighting with the universal tool I bought for an hour I gave up and ordered the proper tool. Yes, it was expensive, but I had the old ball joints out and new ones in inside of 20 minutes. Would have been faster except for a little bit of learning curve for using the tool.