Ball Joint: Labor Times
| Standard Hours | Manufacturer Warranty Hours | Skill Level | Notes | |
| Replace | ||||
| Front Suspension | ||||
| Lower Ball Joint | ||||
| 318, 323, 328, M3 | ||||
| One Side | 1.3 | 0.5 | B | |
| Both Sides | 2.3 | 0.8 | B | |
| Rear Suspension | ||||
| Without 318ti | ||||
| Each | 0.3 | 0.2 | B | After Trailing Arm Is Removed. |