Removing/Installing Left or Right Control Arm

REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL ARM




Remove front wheel.
Unscrew holder for control arm.

Installation:
Tightening torque. 42 Nm (30 ft lb)




Unscrew push rod on stabilizer.

Installation:
Tightening torque. 22 Nm (16 ft lb)




Unscrew nut.

Installation:
Keep grease off of pins and bores.
Install locknut (1) and washer (2) instead of the standard polystop nut.
Tightening torque. 85 Nm (61 ft lb)




Knock pin loose with a plastic hammer.




Unscrew nut and press off guide joint with Special Tool 31 1 110 (or 31 2 160 for M3 cars).

Installation:
Keep grease off of pins end bores.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque. 65 Nm (47 ft lb)