[bmw_solid]

Hi All,

I have a Pre-LCI 2008 330D E92 and the rear toe arm bolts have seized so cannot get my wheel alignment done.

I was advised to either buy new toe arms or the toe arm bushings as the seized bolts will most-likely snap when attempted to be loosened, but I have a feeling the bushing is integrated in the toe arm itself hence the whole arm will need to be changed.

I have this below link from realoem, and I think it is part 19 (33322409890) however I need someone to confirm this is the toe arm or not?

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=33_1230

Thanks a lot guys.

[The Nightman]

#19 is the guide rod. #14 is the toe arm (33322406290)

[CALWATERBOY]

Originally Posted by bmw_solid

I have a Pre-LCI 2008 330D E92 and the rear toe arm bolts have seized so cannot get my wheel alignment done.

Try this:

[bmw_solid]

Originally Posted by freedomfries

#19 is the guide rod. #14 is the toe arm (33322406290)

Thanks a million. I will find out how much these are selling for at BMW and aftermarket Meyle brand.

[bmw_solid]

Originally Posted by CALWATERBOY

Try this:

Thanks for the advice.

I had took my car to a wheel tracking garage, and they applied heat, penetrant and still weren't able to open the bolt.

I might recommend them a tip which I saw on Youtube yesterday (not sure if anyone else is aware of this method)...which is to basically loosen the nut on the other side of the bolt a good couple of turns so that it goes back about 5-10mm, then hit the end of the bolt (nut side) with a hammer to crack the rust bond and force the bolt out by 5-10mm.

This way, rather than keep applying force on the bolt head and risk either snapping the head off the bolt or a rounded bolt head, the job can be done it much less time and hassle?

I hope this method works as it should be good enough to crack the rust bond

[The Nightman]

Originally Posted by bmw_solid

Thanks a million. I will find out how much these are selling for at BMW and aftermarket Meyle brand.

I would go with Lemforder. It should be OE and the same as the BMW part but significantly cheaper.

[bmw_solid]

Originally Posted by freedomfries

I would go with Lemforder. It should be OE and the same as the BMW part but significantly cheaper.

Ok thanks, I will check on the net to see if they are available.

[bmw_solid]

Originally Posted by freedomfries

#19 is the guide rod. #14 is the toe arm (33322406290)

Another question if you wouldn't mind please...

When a garage adjusts the rear toe arm, which bolt do they loosen to make the adjustment? Is it bolt number 16 or 15 or both of them?

Many thanks.

[bmw_solid]

Originally Posted by bmw_solid

Another question if you wouldn't mind please...

When a garage adjusts the rear toe arm, which bolt do they loosen to make the adjustment? Is it bolt number 16 or 15 or both of them?

Many thanks.

By adjust, I mean making an adjustment for the wheel tracking/alignment...

[The Nightman]

Adjustments are made on the subframe side with eccentric bolts (#16 for toe adjustments)

[bmw_solid]

Originally Posted by freedomfries

Adjustments are made on the subframe side with eccentric bolts (#16 for toe adjustments)

That's great, exactly what I wanted to know.

Thanks a lot.