07-12-2005, 12:46 AM
ok! E36! Now we're getting somewhere. And just to make sure, you're talking about one of the 2 control arms on each side, they run parallel to the axle shafts? And I assume you're talking about the lower one, (that's the flimsy one that gets bent if you run over something or some jackass hooks up a towtruck there) not the upper that is integrated with the lower spring mount, right? In that case, it's just bolted in, with small bushings on each side. Dropping it out alone, IIRC, is not a very complicated task assuming rust hasn't frozen the camber adjuster on the outside or the bolt on the inside. No pickle fork, no balljoints, the previous posters should be considered insane and are not to be trusted. :wink: Nothing else needs to be removed.
Here's a diagram:
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#7 is what we're talking about, yes? I would be prepared to replace bolts #14 and #10, and if the replacement arm doesnt have the bushings pressed in, you'll need that done at a shop unless you have a press.
....now here comes the part where you tell me you meant the trailing arm.... :?: :!:
Here's a diagram:
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#7 is what we're talking about, yes? I would be prepared to replace bolts #14 and #10, and if the replacement arm doesnt have the bushings pressed in, you'll need that done at a shop unless you have a press.
....now here comes the part where you tell me you meant the trailing arm.... :?: :!: