<E30>RE:Control Arm or just Ball Joint?

[r browne <r_browne@xxxxxxxxx>]

IT was written:

While replacing the brake pads on my 89 325i, I noticedthat one of the
ball
joints on the control arm was shot.  A couple of questions:
1.  I saw the ball joints separately offered in a partscatalog.  Is it
better
to just replace the whole control arm, or can the balljoints be easily
pressed in?  I would replace both the ball joints since Iwill have the
arm
off anyway.2.  Should I replace the ones on the other side too?Thanks
in advance
Gregg  
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On E30's, it's recommended to simply replace the entire control arm,
and yes, they should be done in pairs.

Ron Browne
1992 318is
Bowie, MD




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