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Originally Posted by fast4d
if you undo the two #14 nut and pop the joints off AND undo the tie rod (connects to steering rack)...
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OK, i undid both #14 nuts and the nut for the steering tie rod. So you are saying pop the front (#6) and rear (#10) control arm out of the hub first THEN pop the steering tie rod out and move it out of the way? Does the order really matter? In Step 4 the
DIY says to do the steering tie rod first then the control arms:
"Do not remove the arms yet. Its much easier to have the arms still installed to hold the swivel bearing still while you break it loose.
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If you are using an impact gun, then it doesn't matter and you can remove the arms. The 2 control arms will be difficult to remove unless you have the special BMW press tool, or you can remove the whole arm like i did in the next steps."
This wording is confusing. I am not sure if this process stays the same since I am doing the shortcut (skipping step 8). I just want to do it the easiest and safest way without jacking anything up lol
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Originally Posted by fast4d
..and sway bar end link, you'll be able to pull the half shaft (drive shaft/axle) straight out. from the front diff.
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I still don't understand WHERE the sway bar end link is, could you either tell me the number or show me in a picture?
So the entire thing will come off the vehicle and will not be connected to anything anymore? So like can i take the entire assembly to a work bench to slide the boots off?