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The outer diameter on the smaller ball joint is just under 36mm. You would need a sleeve that has an outer diameter of less than 36mm - maybe 35mm to be safe. |
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12-30-2023, 08:02 AM | #46 | |
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My Sunex 6-point 24mm 1/2 drive impact socket barely fits over the smaller bushing and the Sunex 6-point 26mm 1/2 drive impact socket is about the same size but it's possible it's slightly too big once the outer casing of that ball joint is slightly compressed going into the wheel knuckle. My next step would be to experiment with 12 point 24-26mm 1/2 drive impact sockets to see if they can be used as the installation tool. Last edited by Polo08816; 12-30-2023 at 08:15 AM.. |
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Went through the replacement of these bushings in the past week. Decided to go with BMW specific tooling for both bushings and bite the bullet cost wise. Honestly, using the factory tools, the job itself went smoothly. Easiest part was the removal/install of the bushings themselves. Toughest part is lining up the lower control arm + cradle and the bolts.
Also, needed to replace my Koni Red shock absorbers in the rear. Drivers side was blown out and leaking a bit of oil. Was able to RMA things through Koni. Having the shock absorbers out of the way helped things out with more room to move the tooling around + leave the LCA attached on the body side and not have to adjust the alignment. Part numbers for those who value them: Wheel Carrier Bushing: 33326792553 Trailing Arm Bushing: 33326792551 Bushing Tools - Center Rod: 83300496552 Trailing Arm Bushing Tool - Washer: 83302240466 Trailing Arm Bushing Tool - Washer: 83302240472 Trailing Arm Bushing Tool - Spacer: 83302240471 Wheel Carrier Bushing Tool - Washer: 83302240476 Wheel Carrier Bushing Tool - Washer: 83302240469 Wheel Carrier Bushing Tool - Sleeve: 83302240473 Notes: 24mm for the Center Rod nut(ratcheting wrench if possible) \ lube the trailing arm bushing / no lube on the wheel carrier bushing. |
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I think this comes down to how much down time are you okay with if you find out the tool doesn't work. Also, I'm not as concerned about destroying the old bushing that you're trying to remove with using the 24mm socket. Sunex 26mm 12 point socket: https://a.co/d/5RPxKFN Sunex 25mm 12 point socket: https://a.co/d/jeg5dzF Tekton 24mm 12 point socket: https://a.co/d/du8qeY1 |
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Also, not concerning this thread did you ever replace the rear differential bushing, that apparently requires dropping the subframe?
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Unless your vehicle is going to be a complete track car, I would not recommend replacing the rear differential bushings with any type of solid bushing as it will introduce a lot of NVH. The rear subframe bushings are another matter. Solid rear subframe bushings do little to increase NVH while helping the rear of the car feel far more responsive and precise. |
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My generic bushing press kit didn't have anything small enough for the smaller rubber mount, so I'll be ordering the BMW pressing sleeves for it. For the "ball joint", clearance was an issue but managed to get that one done by dremmeling off part of my amazon tool (kinda hard to explain).
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