Yep lowering the subframe on jack stands while a cheap harbor freight bar holds the engine is pretty nerve racking to say the least. Also I ended up stripping the torx on the outer tie rod so that was a lot of days of swearing.
By the way don't forget to replace the input shaft bolt. It has thread locker on it don't want it coming off while you're driving
By the way don't forget to replace the input shaft bolt. It has thread locker on it don't want it coming off while you're driving
BMW Steering Shaft Bolt - Genuine BMW 32306778609
BMW Steering Shaft Bolt - Genuine BMW 32306778609
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