Removing the LCA bolt from the subframe to free up the wheel assembly will make removing the strut from the knuckle 10x easier. Also prevents you from over rotating the CV joint on your brand new axle when reassembling the strut/knuckle assembly. It's just one bolt and it will save hours of headache. (Also that knuckle is cast and very brittle to impact. I would definitely use a wood 2x4 as a buffer or a deadblow instead of a solid steel hammer directly on the knuckle.)
im doing this job on my e46 330xi and the passenger side axle comes to a solid stop about a half inch from the diff. aside from the part being defective, is would there be any other reason why it wouldnt fully seat? ive struggled with this for hours now and the drivers side had no issue
Bet the spline part was slightly longer than OEM. Not the best but not the worst. The axle seal will still do it's job to keep out fluid. As long as the axle keeper ring is in place.
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Taking the knuckle off the strut was a really bad idea! Feeding that knuckle back onto the strut took me days to maneuver!!!
Removing the LCA bolt from the subframe to free up the wheel assembly will make removing the strut from the knuckle 10x easier. Also prevents you from over rotating the CV joint on your brand new axle when reassembling the strut/knuckle assembly. It's just one bolt and it will save hours of headache. (Also that knuckle is cast and very brittle to impact. I would definitely use a wood 2x4 as a buffer or a deadblow instead of a solid steel hammer directly on the knuckle.)
Thanks! GREAT Video about the uninstall and install.
Great educational instruction. TY!
Even though I’m the customer, this allows me to know what the heck is going on!
use some grease around the strut man , as use the axle tool remoaval instead all of the hammering the front rotor side
good step by step video
im doing this job on my e46 330xi and the passenger side axle comes to a solid stop about a half inch from the diff. aside from the part being defective, is would there be any other reason why it wouldnt fully seat? ive struggled with this for hours now and the drivers side had no issue
Bet the spline part was slightly longer than OEM. Not the best but not the worst. The axle seal will still do it's job to keep out fluid. As long as the axle keeper ring is in place.
Excelente video
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Good to know there is no bearing on the interface of shaft and differential.
Your car is rotting slowly and surely