BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 546

Front Suspension
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Remove control arm inner ball joint
mounting nut (arrow) at subframe.
Drive ball joint shaft out of subframe
using soft faced hammer.
Support control arm while removing
control arm bracket bolts (arrows) from
frame rail.
Remove control arm.
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Inspect rear bracket rubber bushing
for wear.
Check ball joints for damage,
looseness, or torn boots.
Replace control arm if ball joints are
damaged.
CAUTION!
If a control arm is deformed due
to an accident, inspect the inner
ball joint mounting bore in the
subframe for damage or
eccentricity.
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