Meanwhile when new the process was real simple, as everything was not frozen in place. BMW Service manual procedures....
Necessary preliminary tasks:
• Remove integral link.
• Support wheel carrier with universal jack.
• Detach shock absorber at pivot arm.
Remove circlamp (1).
Assemble special tool 33 4 191 / 33 4 192 / 33 4 193 and 33 3 010 as illustrated. Slotted side of special tool 33 4 191 must point to the wheel carrier.
Pull out ball joint by twisting the nut on the special tool 33 3 010 .
Installation note:
Install new circlamp (1).
Push in new ball joint (1) until limit position using special tools 33 4 191 / 33 4 192 / 33 4 194 and 33 3 010 .
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2005 X5 4.8IS
The
Blue ones are always FASTER....
Current Garage:
2005 X5 4.8is
2002 M5 TiSilver
2003 525iT
1998 528i
Former Garage Stable Highlights
2004 325XiT Sport
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1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green
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