BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 535

Front Suspension
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stands beneath a structural chassis
point. Do not place jack stands
under suspension parts.
- Remove splash shield under
engine compartment.
Remove front end reinforcement.
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See Front End Reinforcement
earlier in this group.
On cars equipped with xenon
headlights: Remove front ride level
sensor mounting fastener (arrow) and
lay sensor aside.
Remove right front control arm bracket
bolts (arrows) from frame rail.
- Repeat for left side.
Remove right inner control arm ball
joint mounting nut (arrow) at
subframe.
Drive ball joint shaft out of
subframe using soft hammer.
Push control arm aside.
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