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Good video but a couple of small adjustments needed. Firstly - WD40 isn't really ideal when used to dismantle components, It works here because they aren't actually rusty, but on a car used in salty / winter weather (aka british weather) you need a proper penetrating oil to get into the rust. (and they're available at usually a similar price / cheaper than WD40!) Second point - It's worth making a note / mark of which direction the bush was pointing before removing it from the arm to allow you to install it at the right angle (or as close to it as possible) or putting it back on the car will be a pain! Third point - WD40 makes lots of different types of rubber swell / degrade more quickly. So you'd be better off using a silicone oil / red rubber grease / motorcycle chain lube even! for assembling the bush. Fourth point - I wouldn't advise copper grease for the alloy wheel / brake interface. There are better alternatives (something that handles heat better) if you must use it, but lots of mechanics wouldn't recommend it at all! Lastly, If you're spraying grease near the disc you should be cleaning them off after as well to stop contaminating the pads. Like I said, overall it's a very helpful video, but just these few additions in later films would make it better still!
This is why I won't take my car to a mechanic haha who the hell uses wd40 to lube a rubber bush haha it'll fall to pieces in a few months from dry rot lol
It is recommended to replace both levers, but you can put MEYLE HD on the right side, it is not necessary that it be the same manufacturer, after this replacement, adjust the alignment.
The most amazing thing to see here is that they appear to have found an E46 with no obvious signs of rust!!! I wonder where they got that.....A museum perhaps? lol The video is a useful guide, but why go to all that trouble to fit brand new arms, then refit them with a used bush? Really they should all be changed at once or ideally, replaced with poly bushes that will last a lot longer.
Thank you for your feedback! Yes, you are absolutely right, it was necessary to replace not only the lever but also the bushing itself. Best Regards, Autodoc team
thanks for the video and yes I just got an alignment yesterday on my 2005 Z4 but still noticed when I brake or coming down to lower speed sometimes my steering wheel shimmy or vibrate a little and goes away. Is this due to the lower control arm bushing you think? Yes I do hear the minor metal clunk when I turn at random or like a sound of crackling.
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, it is not possible to answer your question for sure , there may be a lot of reasons, we recommend contacting the service for a complete diagnosis and identifying the cause of the problem. Best Regards, Autodoc team
It is , I had the same problem and I’m currently replacing mine. An easy way to see if it’s your bushing is to lift your car in the air and try shaking the wheel, if the bushings are bad the wheel will shake and will have a lot of play.
I wish I knew before in what mess I was getting myself into this guy makes it seem like is peaches and gravy, but it is not my tools to go was a mallet and grinder and lots of 4 letter words
Thank you for your comment! Meyle products are made in Germany and are highly acclaimed by our technicians. Therefore, this product is a good choice for your car. Best Regards, Autodoc Team
Unfortunately, your car may be structurally different from ours and the replacement procedure will be completely different. Therefore, complete information can be found in the service or technical documentation for the repair of your car. AUTODOC
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drivin me crazy to see the old rear bushing being put on the new arm.. :( replace with new..
And he also sprayed copper anti-seize on the brake rotor.
Good video but a couple of small adjustments needed.
Firstly - WD40 isn't really ideal when used to dismantle components, It works here because they aren't actually rusty, but on a car used in salty / winter weather (aka british weather) you need a proper penetrating oil to get into the rust. (and they're available at usually a similar price / cheaper than WD40!)
Second point - It's worth making a note / mark of which direction the bush was pointing before removing it from the arm to allow you to install it at the right angle (or as close to it as possible) or putting it back on the car will be a pain!
Third point - WD40 makes lots of different types of rubber swell / degrade more quickly. So you'd be better off using a silicone oil / red rubber grease / motorcycle chain lube even! for assembling the bush.
Fourth point - I wouldn't advise copper grease for the alloy wheel / brake interface. There are better alternatives (something that handles heat better) if you must use it, but lots of mechanics wouldn't recommend it at all!
Lastly, If you're spraying grease near the disc you should be cleaning them off after as well to stop contaminating the pads.
Like I said, overall it's a very helpful video, but just these few additions in later films would make it better still!
Bushing position is not a problem brwcause arm and bushing has hex shape.
All good points. Well said, Ian. Cheers.
Nothing out of the ordinary for a BMW leaking oil everywhere :)
Why would you reuse the same bushing from the old one??? Wtf
This is why I won't take my car to a mechanic haha who the hell uses wd40 to lube a rubber bush haha it'll fall to pieces in a few months from dry rot lol
Yes, absolutely right! Use butter or dish washer soap to install those bushings
I have problem with one arm…the left is original mpack…..can I put myele hd on the right side ? Or they need be the same ?
It is recommended to replace both levers, but you can put MEYLE HD on the right side, it is not necessary that it be the same manufacturer, after this replacement, adjust the alignment.
The most amazing thing to see here is that they appear to have found an E46 with no obvious signs of rust!!! I wonder where they got that.....A museum perhaps? lol
The video is a useful guide, but why go to all that trouble to fit brand new arms, then refit them with a used bush? Really they should all be changed at once or ideally, replaced with poly bushes that will last a lot longer.
Thank you for your feedback!
Yes, you are absolutely right, it was necessary to replace not only the lever but also the bushing itself.
Best Regards,
Autodoc team
CA or AZ has them all day, mine is clean
thanks for the video and yes I just got an alignment yesterday on my 2005 Z4 but still noticed when I brake or coming down to lower speed sometimes my steering wheel shimmy or vibrate a little and goes away. Is this due to the lower control arm bushing you think?
Yes I do hear the minor metal clunk when I turn at random or like a sound of crackling.
Thank you for your comment.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to answer your question for sure , there may be a lot of reasons, we recommend contacting the service for a complete diagnosis and identifying the cause of the problem.
Best Regards,
Autodoc team
Jeff Atkins yes
It is , I had the same problem and I’m currently replacing mine. An easy way to see if it’s your bushing is to lift your car in the air and try shaking the wheel, if the bushings are bad the wheel will shake and will have a lot of play.
I wish I knew before in what mess I was getting myself into this guy makes it seem like is peaches and gravy, but it is not my tools to go was a mallet and grinder and lots of 4 letter words
they edited all of this shit wanking out lmao
I had no issue removing but i am unable to reinstall new bushing 😭 i need one of those table clamps maybe, and a table 🤯
I'm in the same problem man I don't have a table vise either
hi, Does the meyle product use well?
Thank you for your comment! Meyle products are made in Germany and are highly acclaimed by our technicians. Therefore, this product is a good choice for your car. Best Regards, Autodoc Team
Yeah mechanic here, penetration oil and rubber = failure. Grease. Use grease.
Never spray WD40 on rubber parts.
You are absolutely right. Spraying WD-40 on the rubber is not recommended.
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Link on tool to press it out
YT-0614 YATO
There is something wrong. I dismantled twin screws with 16 combination spanner not 18.
Unfortunately, your car may be structurally different from ours and the replacement procedure will be completely different.
Therefore, complete information can be found in the service or technical documentation for the repair of your car.
AUTODOC
Subframe bolt????? 🤷♂️
For the price you have to change out that lollipop WTF? order the full kit!!!
Good video annoying music
Wd40 is very bad for rubber
Thank you for your comment.
You are right, it's better to use silicone grease for such a replacement.
Best regards,
Autodoc team.
This is a mechanic????? Lolololololo
Wd40🤣
Wurst how to video I've seen
Terrible how to video, blink and you'll miss