[BMWCSRegistry] Control Arm Bushings & Ball Joint

[Peavey, Charlie]

The ball joints are sealed, unless you have a torn boot, in which case
you should replace the unit.  As far as I know, you can't remove and
replace the boots without doing more harm than good.

Charlie Peavey
'74 3.0CS 

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From: bmwcsregistry-bounces at idb.ded.forest.net
[mailto:bmwcsregistry-bounces at idb.ded.forest.net] On Behalf Of Louis
Balla
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 8:54 AM
To: bmwcsregistry at idb.ded.forest.net
Subject: [BMWCSRegistry] Control Arm Bushings & Ball Joint


I purchased a pair of control arms and was going to use urethane
bushings from Mesa.  Unfortunately the control arms I purchased are
wider than the original so the bushings and sleeve don't fit well.  So
now I am planning on using the original control arm since the ball joint
looks to be in good shape.  I was thinking that it would be a good idea
to re-grease the ball joint.  Has anyone ever done that and what's
involved with putting a new dust cap back on?  Does it just slip on or
is it much more complicated than that? Can I even find a new dust cap?

Thanks,

Lou
75 CSI


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