2000 BMW 323 Lower control arms

2000 BMW 323
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GNOOTS
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Suspension problem
2000 BMW 323 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
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Can't get outer ball joints out! Have removed nut and have tried joint fork with no luck. Any tips?
Jun 15, 2008 at 11:24 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Wedge the fork in real tight then take a hammer I prefer a small 4lb sledge. Then smite the spindle ie the thick metal between the nut and joint. If this does not work get a torch heat the spindle and smite again.
Good luck and smite away
Jun 15, 2008 at 11:39 AM
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