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Unfasten screws.

Installation:

Use washers.

Tightening torque, 31 12 7AZ.

Unscrew nut and knock ball joint loose with a plastic hammer.

Take off control arm.

Installation:

Remove grease from bore and pin. Replace self-locking nut.

Force ball joint upwards using a transmission lifter and base 
11 7 360 ; this simplifies the tightening down of the nut.

On vehicle with S52 engine, remove shield plates between
manifold and wheel housing if necessary.

Tightening torque, 31 12 3AZ.

RA  Removing and installing left or right control arm

BMW AG - TIS

06.02.2013  23:01

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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