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BMW E36 (1994) ball joint issues

Posted: 15 Sep 2007, 18:39
by j_robi
Its not VW, but its close!

Having issues, not sure what next move should be.

Replace the lower ball joint, after going for a short drive (almost immediately) it popped out of the lower wish bone.
It was pressed in properly.

Any suggestions as to why this might of happened, and how i'm best to go about doing it next time?

Thank you

Posted: 16 Sep 2007, 15:26
by HarryMann
Doesn't take a circlip does it ?

Posted: 16 Sep 2007, 15:47
by big red bus
Was it a genuine BMW part or after market. what weight did it take to press in?

Posted: 16 Sep 2007, 15:57
by 3rustateers
Been through this before myself, might be better off buying a whole arm from Euro car parts, its just not worth the messing about.

hi

Posted: 16 Sep 2007, 18:42
by billy739
a common prob with these, go for complete arm!