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Removing Thrust Arm On XDrive
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08-04-2017, 08:39 PM | #1 |
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Removing Thrust Arm On XDrive
I need some help with the removal of the Thrust arms on my 335xi.
I had no trouble removing the bolt that connects the arm to the frame, I also had no trouble removing the nut that holds on the lower part of the arm. But I can not actually pull off the thrust arm off the bolt. Anyone have any help? Is this part of the arm pressed onto the nut? Thanks for your help! See these pictures for reference on to what I'm doing. View post on imgur.com |
08-08-2017, 12:39 PM | #2 |
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Put a pry bar carefully not touching the rubber boot of the ball joint but able to press down on the arm, at the same time whack the section of the arm on the side area ball joint goes through with a hammer. After a few hits it will come free, it doesn't look to rusted from the pictures. You can also try pullers made for this, rent from autozone or similar but hammer and prying simultaneously works.
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08-09-2017, 04:29 PM | #5 |
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It is much more difficult to remove that ball joint than freeing the arm from it. It rust welds in its hole. The two screws are also red locktite held as far as I know.
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08-10-2017, 10:24 AM | #6 |
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you need something like this
https://www.amazon.com/OTC-Outer-Tie.../dp/B0002SRGTI just like you struggled hammering it like a madman, even trying balljoint seperator which wouldnt fit in such tight space. rented two sizes of tie rod removers from autozone incase one wouldnt fit. i got it off in like 5 minutes per side! |
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