Russell
03-13-2004, 10:06 PM
I changed out my front sway bar links with lemforder parts from BMA. The boots had broken open and would squeak on cold mornings. I think rattled a bit as well.
Easy, but not quite as easy as I thought. There are electrical wires (wear sensors/abs(?) blocking a bit on the driver's side. Less so on the other side. Not much space on the top nut to work.
Hint. When putting the car on jack stands, do both wheels.. Otherwise you twist the sway bar and cannot get the link off.
This little experience told me not to try the thrust arms without the correct tools and the assistance of someone who knows how.
BTW, I noticed my tie rods were made by TRW and had the BMW logo on them. Believe they are original.
Just an observation
Easy, but not quite as easy as I thought. There are electrical wires (wear sensors/abs(?) blocking a bit on the driver's side. Less so on the other side. Not much space on the top nut to work.
Hint. When putting the car on jack stands, do both wheels.. Otherwise you twist the sway bar and cannot get the link off.
This little experience told me not to try the thrust arms without the correct tools and the assistance of someone who knows how.
BTW, I noticed my tie rods were made by TRW and had the BMW logo on them. Believe they are original.
Just an observation