Front Suspension - control arm/ball joint

[TurnAround]

Originally Posted by SLX5

Do you need a special tool to bush the existing bushing out and press th new one in? How is this done?

My understanding is that its in there tight enough that you need a shop-duty hydraulic press / stand and that a 'hand tool' sized press wouldn't do it. You might be able to do the disassembly work yourself and then take it to a shop for that press out / press in work.

On topic; Anybody know what size the bolt head and self locking nut are? 20mm??

[bmwbmwfan]

Hi everyone,

I just received a few quotes and wondering what you think.

$300 and $365 including part.


How long do you think this job really would take?


My old mechanic has moved far away and I really am need of someone to service our cars and someone to trust and count on. Anyone know of decent shop here in Toronto area??

[flatlander]

Yes you need a press to get the bushing out. The 5 series forum had a DIY on how to press it out while it is still on the car. But if you are going to replace the ball joint on the other end you might as well take the arm out. You'll need the right size torx socket to get the two bolts out of the ball joint end. The end with the bushing is easy.

Harbor freight used to have the right diameter press tool for this bushing. I tiried it, but the bushing was stuck and I needed to get a shop to press it out.

Your other alternative to pressing the bushing out is to buy a new arm with the bushing already installed.

[ake53]

Originally Posted by flatlander

Yes you need a press to get the bushing out. The 5 series forum had a DIY on how to press it out while it is still on the car. But if you are going to replace the ball joint on the other end you might as well take the arm out. You'll need the right size torx socket to get the two bolts out of the ball joint end. The end with the bushing is easy.

Harbor freight used to have the right diameter press tool for this bushing. I tiried it, but the bushing was stuck and I needed to get a shop to press it out.

Your other alternative to pressing the bushing out is to buy a new arm with the bushing already installed.

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sorry for bumping an old thread
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