Replaced the rear sub-frame bushings. Replaced the front and rear control arms. Replaced rear ball joints. Replaced integral links. Replaced swing arm bushings. Replaced rear torsion bar links. Wheel alignment tomorrow.

Phwoar! Someone has a car that'll drive like a new one! ;)

I'm hoping so. Wheel alignment is scheduled for tomorrow morning. We'll see then for sure. Right now the rear end is a little squirrely. It's definitely riding much better other than that.

How did that harness connector look? Mine had enough dirt and grime in it to make a nice mud pie. Dealer tech said he'd seen several transmission harnesses and a lot of engine harnesses for the '02 model year that had no dielectric grease in the connectors - an apparent supplier "oversight".

Have to agree on how corrosion free the undercarriage stays in Texas though.

2002 X5 3.0 317,700 miles
2014 428i 26,000 miles

2004 325i sold at 123,600 miles
2001 325i sold at 66,000 miles

1970 Firebird - Under restoration

I replaced the harness that is inside the transmission. The oil temp sensor that is part of the harness failed.

Dropped it off at the dealer to get the airbag replaced finally.

I also got a new X3 loaner. I am pretty unimpressed. Although the NBT, parking sensors, and 360 degree parking camera are nice.

full wheel alignment today. The "squirrely" rear end is gone and the car is driving like new. Its been raining here so I haven't been able to really put her through her paces, but it certainly seems waaaaaaaay better.

Who did you use for your alignment? I'm having a difficult time finding someone who actually knows how to do a good 4 wheel alignment locally.

I have used both the dealer and more recently the Firestone tire store near me. Newer stores have the equipment. Alignment is guaranteed for 12 months. Both show you the before and after so you can see how they did. Was just there yesterday for final step of rear suspension rebuild.

Five Points Tire in Redwood City.