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From digest.v7.n998 Thu Jan 22 11:55:44 1998
From: "Steve D'Gerolamo" <steved3_at_idt.net>
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 1998 07:27:57 -0500
Subject: Control Arm Lubricant
From: J&A Braun <2brauns_at_bellsouth.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 22:43:38 -0500
Subject: E30 Control Arm Bushings (Special Lub.?)
I'm about to install a bunch of new parts into my '88 325is and a couple
of which are the control arm bushings. According to the Robert Bentley
manual, when I install the new bushings on the control arms I should
coat the end of the control arms with "BMW's special lubricant".
The best "special lubricant" is probably under your kitchen sink....liquid
dish detergent (I use Zymol Clear car wash because I happen to have it out
in the garage). Place the E30/E36 control arm in a vice with the bracket
end facing toward you. Lubricate the inside of the bushing with
soap/detergent and with a twisting/screwing motion, push the bracket-bushing
assembly onto the arm. Once you get it started, it will slide easily into
place. Install the arms onto the car, lower it to the ground, and let the
bushings set up in place for at least 30 minutes. I tried Kerosene and some
other lubricants but the detergent seems to work the best. SD
Steve D'Gerolamo - The Ultimate Garage
201-262-0412 / steved3_at_idt.net / http://www.ultimategarage.com
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