Topic: Suspension & Steering

Ball Joint Boots

Article by: Sean Article applies to: all 3, 5, 6, & 7 series BMWs from the 1980s and 1990s. Problem: damaged/cracked ball joint boots of the control arms of the front suspension Background: this article is about replacing a ball joint boot of the lower control arm. But the procedure […]

Steering Wheel Removal

Article by: Bill Rickard Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models This article will show you the process I used to remove the steering wheel in my effort to change out the dash bulbs. 1. First you disconnect the negative battery cable. This is critical. Make sure you have […]

Front Shock Absorber

Article by: Johan Article applies to: most 3, 5, 6, and 7 series BMWs during the 1980s and 1990s. Problem: Soggy front suspension. The car takes a nose dive while braking hard and will lean too much while cornering. Replacement: Let’s start by jacking up the car, placing it on […]

Front Wheel Bearing

Article by: Sean Article applies to: all E31, E32 and E34 models. Problem: whining or howling noises from the front that become louder as you increase speed, grind noises when turning the wheel of your car by hand (jacked up). Of course in my case I had a slightly different […]

Rear Wheel Bearing

Article by: Greg Applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Before I set out to do the rear wheel bearing install on my M5, I looked for a DIY and didn’t really find anything so here’s my contribution: It’s not that difficult of a job, so enjoy! Tools needed: 3/8 […]