I just finished replacing the RTAB's on my 95 m3 for the second time. I lost the pipe caps I used last time but found a great alternative. I had a "monster ball joint service kit" that I had borrowed from Advance Auto (Kit #72) to put all new bushings into a 2002 / S-14 swap.... I was able to use the kit to easily install the new bushings. It only took about 5 minutes per side to get the new bushings in place (once the old ones were removed). This kit is like any other "loaner" tool.... simply pay a deposit and get it back when you return the tools.
If someone could clarify please:
To remove the existing, original OEM RTAB, the updated versions of the MIS Tool or Bimmerworld Tool should remove them without any cutting any RTAB tabs with a sawzall?
Yes it will.
No matter where you go, there you are...
The AKG tool instructions say to use a "box cutter" to remove that lip on the OE RTAB. Is that even possible? The lip is made out of metal right?
"Torque is like cowbell... you can never have too much." - Michael Cervi
Bumping an old thread but I used an air hammer to remove the old RTAB. Took less than 3 minutes per side. Compare that to using the drill and sawzall method like I did 2 years ago. It's much faster and there's no chance you'll accidentally cut into the trailing arm with the sawzall
Bleed your cooling system http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1709482The ULTIMATE OEM Alarm/Keyless thread http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1792200
Has anyone found a grease that won't eventually 'squeak' with the Powerflex bushing? I did my '95 several years ago and it's starting to squeak. I used Red axle grease on my '95. I'm about to do my '97 and would rather it didn't squeak.
Dakar 95 M3 (4/95 manufacture)
Techno Violet 97 M3 (12/96 manufacture)
Alpine White 16 535i M-Sport (10/15 manufacture)
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I use the copper grease that's included. It's just enough to do both sides. No squeak yet and that's about 15,000 miles
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