BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 540

Front Suspension
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Repeat for right side.
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Working at left side of subframe,
remove inner control arm ball joint
mounting bracket bolts (arrows) from
subframe. Hang control arm using stiff
wire.
WARNING!
Do not allow the control arm to hang
from the outer (steering arm) ball
joint. This can damage the ball joint.
Working underneath subframe, remove
steering rack mounting bolts (arrows).
Suspend rack with stiff wire.
Support subframe from below. Remove
subframe mounting bolts (arrows).
- Slowly lower subframe, making
sure heat shields, wiring
harnesses and other underbody
components are clear during
removal.
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