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Most people will never have to change their rear control arms due to bushings wearing out or arms failing, but in case you do, or you decide to install aftermarket arms (like I did), here's how to replace the trailing arm, traction strut, wishbone, and toe arm (as BMW calls them). Stay tuned for my overview of the Megan Racing/Hardrace arms I installed in the OE arms' places!
Index:
0:00 Intro
0:29 Wheels and covers removal
0:46 Rear suspension arms overview
3:13 Trailing arm removal and installation
7:33 Positioning the wheel carrier assembly in the "normal" position
9:37 Traction strut removal and installation
13:21 Wishbone arm removal and installation
18:40 Toe arm removal and installation
22:18 Covers, lines, and wheels installation
22:51 Alignment change after arms swap
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-Megan Racing Toe Arm: amzn.to/3d63AC8
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