View this BMW Repair Tech Tip – follow this link: http://www.bmpdesign.com/technical/suspension/files/BMW_Control_Arm_Bushing_Replacement.php This video expl…
View this BMW Repair Tech Tip – follow this link: http://www.bmpdesign.com/technical/suspension/files/BMW_Control_Arm_Bushing_Replacement.php This video expl…
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Your shop is always so clean…
Great video, just wish we had you guys over here in the uk
Would love to see your recommendation for removing the old bushing material from the control arm bushing mount and pressing the poly one in. This seems to always be the hardest part on these installs.
EXCELLENT!
Wish somebody would do a video on an e46 3 series doing a complete control arm R&R.
Good video. What brand of PU bushes do you use?
Great Video…Removing the Voo Doo from maintaining German cars
250$ for parts from BMW LMAO autoparts warehouse 64$ both incl brackets Part #: RB905801
Mfr #: 905-801
I did mine today. BMW 3 series e36 from 1998. Bought new ones for only 60 euros a pair. Because my rubbers where completely worn the rubbers did not came of in one piece. A pain in the ass to get them of. Also used the 3 claw puller. But the claws did not have a lot of grip. I found that with the dishwasher soap the new rubbers where impossible to tap on with the hammer. Uses grease that they would normally use on rims to get the new tyres on. Works much better than the soap!
BMW charges 2.4 labor hours to replace these bushings. I’m thinking they don’t appreciate this video like we all do LOL
Does the worn bushing(s) also cause excessive tire/road noise?
11/27/2012 – Great video guys. Thanks for uploading it. What do you think a dealership would charge for the work you guys did? What should the job cost?
Also, the mechanic told me the only way to fix it would be to replace the entire control arm and that it would cost $835!
So I have a cracked bushing in the lower control arm, will this work for replacing that? Thanks
I want to replace these myself. They told me it would cost over $400.
I personally would not recommend urethane bushings as they make that creaking noise. Wasted my money on that one. Applying grease does not do the job so don’t even bother to go there. Just get the rubber ones. They are easy to replace anyway so there should be no issue on which ones last longer. LimayBataanBoy
can i do it by myself?? per say if i buy the arm bushing and where can i get the tool from?? thank you very much, and love your videos very helpful
if it wobbles at high speed like that, it could mean that your brake rotors are warped. most likely rear ones. hope you fixed this by now
noooo, do u think? lmfao
Do replacing these bushings improve ride quality?
I just replaced the pair for less than $200 USD fitted.
I wouldn’t bother repairing the bracket.
after 5:40 it gets pretty expensive.
Another video that doesn’t show the hard part of getting the original bushing sleeve out of the bracket. This video might as well be called how to hard boil an egg.
Great deal of help, now I know better how they will repair my car. Thanks a bunch.
Great, thanks for the info. I’m going to buy a puller and use a friend’s power drill for the front. The back may have to wait.
The rear control arm bushings are a bit more involved and are much more difficult to get to than the front ones. As for removing the control arms in install the bushings, it is not required to do so on the E36, the process is very similar to the one in this video, the components just look slightly different. The impact drill was simply used for the speed in which it gets the job done, most people use a chisel and hammer to force the inner sleeve off of the control arm.
I have a ’95 318is and my mechanic told me I need to replace front and rear control arm bushings. I had a few questions:
1) Are the rear control arm bushings pretty similar to replacing the front ones?
2) I read another DIY that said to take the whole control arm out, can I replace these with the control arm still on the car on an E36?
3) Any other way to get the old bushings off the control arm besides the impact drill? I don’t have one of those. Thanks.
They are slightly different for your vehicle and look a bit different as well.
I checked your website, bmpdesign and couldn’t find the bushings you used in the video. They don’t use that style for a 93 318i?.
poly bushings ftw
Thanks very much.. You are best.
Is there any difference with the M?
possibly your brake rotors are warped??
hope thats of any help to ya mate
I replaced them on mine with poly ureathanr, it still clunks. Is it possible becaus e the bushings was not set in all the way? Because I think that’s what occures
That is a possibility, that is either the bushings, ball joints, or swaybar links.
How do i know the bushing is worn not seeing it. If i have small bumping sounds when i drive over some bumps does it mean my bushing are bad?
With out Control Arm Bushes, Can that bent the rack and pinion ?????
Well presented informative video. Thanks.
Who’s urethane bushings did you install, it’s rare, even on track vehicles for urethane bushings to fail so quickly.
Polyurethane bushings suck balls. I put a set on and they last not even a year.
Hi, I have a BMW E46 & I just replaced my lower control arm bushings because, when applying the brakes, the steering would shake and the wheels would move. Went for a test drive and the car feels great now but… I now have the problem of the steering wheel vibrate and shake at 100km/62mph to 120km/74mph. I never had the problem before. I have now replaced my rims and tires, had a full wheel balance and alignment and still no hope.
Please any suggestions on how to fix this or help me out.
Yes, it is the same process for your 325xi, the bushings will look a bit different, but it is the same location and process. I will message you the link to go directly to them on our website.