2003 BMW 325Ci Control Arm: Service and Repair Replacing Bracket For Control Arm
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Replacing Both Control Arm Brackets Caution! If a bracket is replaced, a
new bracket must also be installed on the other side. After
installation, check freedom of movement of other components to control
arm bracket. If necessary, bend back heat shield and cut panel. Remove
engine underguard and if necessary heat shield on right. Remove
reinforcement (cross). Remove reinforcement (plate). Punch-mark center
of control arm. Composite parts of special tool 00 7 500. If
necessary, remachine special tool 31 2 151 as per drawing. Detach
bracket with special tool 00 7 500/31 2 151 from control arm. Caution!
Never re-use a rubber mount pulled off from control arm. Rubber-coated
inner sleeve is destroyed if pulled off dry. Caution! A control arm
with pin shape (A) must be replaced! Only control arms with pin shape
(B) may be fitted! Mark out measurement (A) at bottom at control arm
pin. A=290.9 ± 1 mm Installation: Outer edge (B) of rubber mount must
be flush with marked measurement (A). Caution! If the position of the
rubber mount is not strictly adhered to, this will result in impaired
vehicle handling and early rubber mount wear!
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