Jaden's Adventure

What we should prepare? Parts/consumables I needed: I went for the cheap parts because in upstate NY these parts corrode so fast. HexAutoParts.com you can trust to choose what you want. You may be able to turn your rotors too, but you'll need to run to a shop to get them done. (2) Front brake rotor (I used "Wearever" brand) (1) Set Front brake pads (I used "Wearever" Gold, 1 time lifetime free replacement) Brake Lubricant (1) Can brake cleaner Tools I needed: Torx bit (star) to remove caliper slide bolts Socket set and 3/8 ratchet (2) 8" C clamps Rubber mallet File Wire wheel Best Practices 1.Be sure to organize your work area, put tools away that are not being used 2.Be especially careful to organize the bolts and nuts (washers, O rings, gaskets, etc) you remove. I use zip lock baggies and write on them if it's a large project (like this one). 3.Make sure someone knows to check in on you if you are working alone under a car 4.Thin

The Lower Control Arm are an important suspension part that controls the position of the front wheels. Each LCA on this car has two ball joints and an end inserted into the bushing. If a play has developed at any of the ball joints, as is the case on the passenger side of my car, the wheel will have a play that can cause uneven wear of the tire (cupping) and the car pulling to the side when going over uneven roads (bump steer). It's easy to test the LCAs. Simply jack up the car so that the front wheels are off the ground. Rock each front wheel back and forth. If there is any play, there is a problem with the LCA or bushing. In the BMW E46, once the front lower control arm rubber sleeve fails, the tip of the lower arm increases, losing direction stability during running, and turning accuracy is lost. If it is not repaired for a long time, the ball joint will be damaged prematurely. At that time, the more expensive whole lower arm had to be replaced. Normally, the original car wil