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  1. #1
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    Control Arm and Knuckle will not go back together

    Hello everyone and thank you a head of time for all the help!

    THE PROBLEM:
    Control arm and knuckle will not go back together after rear ball joint replacement.

    THE PATIENT:
    2001 x5 3.0

    One factor:
    I did press the ball joint about 1/16 inch too far (aluminum was soft).

    THE QUESTION:

    Any tricks to get these back together so I can put that really long bolt back in and get this thing finished?

    The Story:
    I have spent a couple of days on this now. It's getting embarrassing.

  2. #2
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    I got this one answered thank you. I had the wrong ball joint sent to me. Compare new parts to old parts before you install.

  3. #3
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    Glad you got it sorted out!
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  4. #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by peter2772000 View Post
    Glad you got it sorted out!
    Thank you Peter for that response, for some reason I didn't get it all that time ago. That was thoughtful of you. Interestingly enough, I am replacing the lower swingarm and the knuckle entirely now on both sides and the bushings for the arms and the ball joints. Another big project. Any tips?

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    Don't look at me. German cars are unknown territory for me. Good luck!
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  6. #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by peter2772000 View Post
    Don't look at me. German cars are unknown territory for me. Good luck!
    Haha, but. still a thank you is in order for taking your time to help.

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