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mriley1045
Joined: 20 Apr 2005
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Location: Huntsville
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 Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 11:09 am Post subject: Ball Joint Replacement |
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I have a 325ic...1987
While replacing the shocks I noticed a torn boot around the Ball Joint on the Control Arm at the location closest to the wheel . The parts shops sell an "outer ball joint" and an "inner ball joint" for the '87 325i. Does nanyone know which is the one closest to the break? ....I am guessing the "outer" but am not sure..
I am planning on replacing only the one bad joint .... a lot of folks seem to say that it is easier to replace the whole arm but getting the bushing on seems like a real project. And then you have to replace the bushings in pairs which means doing both sides......I think all the other ball joints are good.
Anyone know the name of the ball joint (inner or outer) closest to the wheel??
any advice or suggestions....?
Thanks... |
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wkhanna
Joined: 07 Jan 2005
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Location: PGH PA
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| Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 1:16 pm Post subject: Ball Joint Replacement |
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The ball joint nearest the wheel is the outer. I recommend you replace both control arms and the bushings with M3 style offset.
Check out a dealer on eBay called Grotten for good prices. the job can be done over a weekend with fairly basic tools. Use the search and find info. I did mine about a month ago. |
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