Changing Control Arms

TheGoodTheBadTheUgly · 08-06-2018, 04:14 AM

Hello, I own a 2011 335i Xdrive sedan.

I am feeling and hearing a big click noise when I almost come to a complete stop. I think that it is my front right lower control arm because the bushing seems pretty worn out.

The install procedure is extremely simple, but I was still wondering if I should really load the suspension before retightening the bolts. If so, how would be the best way to do it and till what level do I need to load/lift it.

I know we can't see much, but here are some pictures of the bushing.

Thanks for your time!

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1F5...WYIdeGB085HNeF

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Se...vvSWxLw38ZBSKz

Emilime75 · 08-06-2018, 08:00 AM

You do. Best would be to button everything up including wheels, and set the car down on ramps. You can then torque the bolts to their proper spces.

TheGoodTheBadTheUgly · 08-06-2018, 02:15 PM

Ok, that seems like the most logical thing so far I am just worried that if I rest the car down with bolts that are not totally torqued, the parts might move under the weight and warp or become crooked.

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TheGoodTheBadTheUgly Captain 286 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Gatineau iTrader: (0)	Changing Control Arms Hello, I own a 2011 335i Xdrive sedan. I am feeling and hearing a big click noise when I almost come to a complete stop. I think that it is my front right lower control arm because the bushing seems pretty worn out. The install procedure is extremely simple, but I was still wondering if I should really load the suspension before retightening the bolts. If so, how would be the best way to do it and till what level do I need to load/lift it. I know we can't see much, but here are some pictures of the bushing. Thanks for your time! https://drive.google.com/open?id=1F5...WYIdeGB085HNeF https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Se...vvSWxLw38ZBSKz Last edited by TheGoodTheBadTheUgly; 08-06-2018 at 04:20 AM..
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Emilime75 Colonel 1226 Rep 2,476 Posts Drives: 2010 335i E92 LeMans Blue Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Merica! iTrader: (1)	You do. Best would be to button everything up including wheels, and set the car down on ramps. You can then torque the bolts to their proper spces.
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TheGoodTheBadTheUgly Captain 286 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Gatineau iTrader: (0)	Ok, that seems like the most logical thing so far I am just worried that if I rest the car down with bolts that are not totally torqued, the parts might move under the weight and warp or become crooked.
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