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Removal & Installation

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  1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
  2. Remove front wheel assembly.
  3. Remove engine splash shield.
  4. If removing right control arm, remove right side ride level sensor. See FRONT RIDE LEVEL SENSOR  .
  5. Release nut (1) and remove control arm from front axle support. Release nut (2) a few turns so as to prevent control arm from slipping away out of control when it is forced off. See Fig 1 .
  6. Using special tool (31-2-240), press control arm from steering knuckle. See Fig 2 .
  7. Remove nut and remove control arm.
  8. Ensure tapered spigot and bore are free of grease.
  9. To install control arm, reverse removal procedure. Fit washers (3). See Fig 1 .
  10. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  11. Adjust front axle after assembly. See FRONT AXLE  under ADJUSTMENTS.
Fig 1: Locating Control Arm Nuts
G00148284Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Removing Control Arm From Steering Knuckle
G00079021Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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