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  3. Serie 3
    4. : Suspension swing arm replacement

BMW Serie 3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Arm
Operation: Suspension swing arm replacement

The failure of the rubber part of the silent bloks of the swinging arms of the suspensions is a fairly recurring defect on these models: in this regard, it is possible to proceed with the replacement of the entire swinging arm or just the bushing. In any case, it is necessary to disassemble the swinging arm of the suspension to carry out the repair; then lift the car on suitable car stands and remove the front wheel and the splash guard cover; then proceed with disassembling the fixing pins of the rear support and then disassembling the nut that fixes the stud of the arm to the engine cradle and finally disconnect the ball head of the arm from the hub support.


Posted on 30 August 2023 by ScegliAuto

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