View this BMW Repair Tech Tip - follow this link: http://www.bmpdesign.com/technical/suspension/files/BMW_Control_Arm_Bushing_Replacement.php
This video explains how to replace front control arm bushings on your BMW E30, E36, or E46 3-series that is experiencing control arm bushing failure. The vehicle that these are being replaced on is an E46 330ci, but the procedure is the same for the E30 and E36 3-series. This particular E46 had 62,000 Miles on it at the time of this replacement.
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E36 Front Control Arm Replacement (BMW E46 E30)
Parts + support provided by: http://www.fcpeuro.com/
See the layout of the front suspension on the BMW 3-series (and many others of course) to better plan your control arm replacement. Video lists the essential tools required.
Other great resources:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/JF-Tech/E36_Control_Arm_Replacement.htm
http://www.understeer.com/lcab.shtml
Torque specs:
- Ball joint to cross member 85 Nm / 62 ft-lb
- Ball joint to steering arm 65 Nm / 48 ft-lb
- Bushing carrier (lollipop) to body 47 Nm / 34 ft-lb
- Sway bar drop link (M8) 42 Nm / 31 ft-lb
- Wheel to hub 100 +-10 Nm / 74 +-7 ft-lb
E36 front suspension familiarization:
The front suspension is designed with minimum positive offset. This geometry contributes to stability when traction is unequal from side to side. [...] The control arm mounting points are designed with anti-dive geometry. The suspension reduces the normal tendency for the front of the vehicle to dive under hard braking.
Photos taken during:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jumph4x/sets/72157623675550270/
Slideshow version:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jumph4x/sets/72157623675550270/show/
BMW 325i Ugly Hazy Headlight Restoration by Headlight Restoration Service Florida
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This BMW 325i headlights restoration took a doing. These headlights had passed the yellow stage gone through the hazy cloudy stage of oxidation. They were among the worst headlights that we have ever restore. Never the less we were able to give these headlights a new look after our headlight restoration service. Fixmyheadlights.com have been restoring headlights in south Florida in the Miami Dade, Broward county area for the past 3 years. The headlights in this video were restored in Lauderhill Florida close to Coral Springs Tamarac and Sunrise. Mr Parks was very happy and pleased with our headlight restoration service. His headlights in a like new look condition dramatically improved the appearance of his car and also increased his SAFETY as well.
BMW e46 Trailing arm removal
BMW e46 Trailing arm removal:
Here is my first video showing how to remove the trailing arm on a BMW e46. I had the wheelbearing replaced by a friend, but the protector (backing) plate was damaged - the mounting holes for the parkbrake shoe got flattened by the press. I tried to get the (very specific) recess into place again, fitted everything and the brakeshoes came off during the test drive :argh:
I temporarily removed the shoes and continued testing.
I am now awaiting the new plate to arrive and in the mean time removed the trailing arm for fitment.
The shop can replace the wheel bearing with a sliding hammer, which is propably less work and there is no need for wheel alinment.
I prefer to have everything checked again.
BMW Serpentine Belt Replacement
Save hundreds of dollars by replacing your BMW's or MINI's serpentine belt yourself. Bavarian Otto show you how in this easy-to-follow video. All the parts you need are available at http://www.bavauto.com/
Have a tech question about your BMW or MINI? Find the answer at http://blog.bavauto.com/
Bushing Removal Without Smoke
Use Harbor Freight Tool #38335 to remove your suspension bushings without burning them out!
DIY: How to tell if your BMW E46 needs Control Arms!
My out ball joint was shot and to replace the ball joint you need to replace the entire control arms on both sides and bushings. OEM BMW Control Arms and Bushings were around $500 and shop labor time should be 2.5 hours max (no special tools are needed if your bushings are already pressed into the
lollipop brackets.
Replacing Your BMW Valve Cover Gasket
Anthony and Raj taking you through the steps on how to replace a valve cover gasket on a 2000-2005 E46 Series BMW. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, just leave me a message or comment below.
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Removing BMW Door Panel & Replacing Window Regulator
Is your BMW's window not operating properly? In this detailed video, Bavarian Otto shows you -- step by step -- how to remove the door panel and window, and how to replace a faulty or broken window regulator, saving you hundreds of dollars over what a dealer would charge for the repair. You can find the BMW window regulator you need at http://www.bavauto.com/
Have a tech question about your BMW or MINI? Find the answer at http://blog.bavauto.com/
BMW E46 3 series Front Brake Replacement
View BMW Repair Tech Tips - follow this link: http://www.bmpdesign.com/technical/brake/files/BMW_3_Series_Front_Brake_Replacement_Video.php
This video shows the steps to replacing the Front Brakes on your E46 3 Series, this video would also pertain to most every other BMW model equipped with Factory Original Brake Calipers and Rotors.