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BMW Ball Joint Replacement

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What is a ball joint?

A ball joint is a spherical metal bearing that connects the control arm to the car's steering knuckle. The ball joint consists of the spherical bearing, a metal stud that's attached to the bearing, and an outer casing. The casing will keep the joint protected and free from particles that can hinder its operation. The stud is threaded at the end and screws into the receiving end located in the steering knuckle. The ball joint is crucial to turning and maintaining control of the vehicle as the suspension compresses and expands.

Are there different kinds of ball joints?

There are two different kinds of ball joints. There is a sealed ball joint which has the casing around it, and there is a ball joint without the protective casing. The sealed ball joint is lubricated for the life of the part and doesn't need extra lubrication or maintenance to replace the lubrication. The non-sealed ball joint will need lubrication and should be checked roughly once a year.

What can go wrong with a ball joint?

Believe it or not, the sealed ball joints typically have more problems then those that are not sealed. The seals seem to crack or break more often causing leaks which lets out the lubrication and leads to rust and wear of the bearing and connected stud. The other problems that can occur with a ball joint would involve the stripping of the threads on the stud or physical damage caused by a severe jolt to the suspension, wheel, or steering knuckle.

How will I know that I have a bad ball joint?

There are several signs to let you know of a bad ball joint. Initially, all indicators are sounds that originate from your steering or wheel assembly. You may notice a popping noise when turning the wheel, a screeching sound when stopping, cracking noise when going over bumps, or a more subtle snapping or clicking sound. If the seal is busted, you will notice leaked lubrication near your wheel. If a very serious problem occurs, the ball joint can become disconnected making it impossible to steer or control your vehicle.

Are there different kinds of ball joints?

There are different kinds of ball joints. The difference exists in the materials used to create the bearing, stud, and casing. Those that are heavy duty will be made of stronger composite. If you plan to race your vehicle on a track or use it off road, it may be worth looking at an aftermarket heavy duty ball joint for that extra support and piece of mind.

Latest BMW Ball Joint Applications

	Lemfoerder Ball Joint 91-91 BMW 318i Sedan M42 Outer Ball Joint		Moog Ball Joint 91-91 BMW 318i Sedan M42 Outer Ball Joint
	Meyle Ball Joint 92-95 BMW 318i Sedan M42 Front Outer Ball Joint Heavy Duty		Lemfoerder Ball Joint 92-95 BMW 318i Sedan M42 Front Outer Ball Joint
	Lemfoerder Ball Joint 94-95 BMW 840Ci M60 Rear Suspension Referred to by BMW as a tie rod, this bushing actually mounts in the rear hub carrier and connects to the upper comtrol arm. Ball Joint Referred to by BMW as a tie rod, this bushing actually mounts in the rear hub carrier and connects to the upper comtrol arm.		TRW Ball Joint 97-03 BMW 540i M62 Rear Rear Wheel Carrier To be used in conjunction with 33 32 1 091 687 snap ring. Ball Joint To be used in conjunction with 33 32 1 091 687 snap ring.
	Lemfoerder Ball Joint 97-03 BMW 540i M62 Rear Rear Wheel Carrier To be used in conjunction with 33 32 1 091 687 snap ring. Ball Joint To be used in conjunction with 33 32 1 091 687 snap ring.		Lemfoerder Ball Joint 87-92 BMW 325i Sedan M20 Outer Ball Joint
	Moog Ball Joint 87-92 BMW 325i Sedan M20 Outer Ball Joint		Lemfoerder Ball Joint 97-01 BMW 740i M62 Rear Rear Wheel Carrier To be used in conjunction with 33 32 1 091 687 snap ring. Ball Joint To be used in conjunction with 33 32 1 091 687 snap ring.
	Lemfoerder Ball Joint 02-05 BMW 745i N62 Rear Rear Wheel Carrier To be used in conjunction with 33 32 1 091 687 snap ring. Ball Joint To be used in conjunction with 33 32 1 091 687 snap ring.		Lemfoerder Ball Joint 92-95 BMW 325is Coupe M50 Front Outer Ball Joint
	Lemfoerder Ball Joint 01-03 BMW 525i M54 Rear Rear Wheel Carrier To be used in conjunction with 33 32 1 091 687 snap ring. Ball Joint To be used in conjunction with 33 32 1 091 687 snap ring.		Lemfoerder Ball Joint 96-01 BMW 740iL M62 Rear Rear Wheel Carrier To be used in conjunction with 33 32 1 091 687 snap ring. Ball Joint To be used in conjunction with 33 32 1 091 687 snap ring.
	Lemfoerder Ball Joint 88-91 BMW 325ix Sedan M20 Outer Ball Joint		Lemforder Ball Joint 87-91 BMW 325is Coupe M20 Inner Ball Joint
	Moog Ball Joint 87-91 BMW 325is Coupe M20 Inner Ball Joint		Lemforder Ball Joint 87-91 BMW 325is Coupe M20 Outer Ball Joint
	Moog Ball Joint 87-91 BMW 325is Coupe M20 Outer Ball Joint		TRW Ball Joint 01-03 BMW 525i M54 Rear Rear Wheel Carrier To be used in conjunction with 33 32 1 091 687 snap ring. Ball Joint To be used in conjunction with 33 32 1 091 687 snap ring.

Some BMW Ball Joint Applications (View Full Catalog Above)

BMW 318i Convertible	BMW 318i Sedan	BMW 318is Coupe
BMW 323i Convertible	BMW 325es	BMW 325i Convertible
BMW 325i Sedan	BMW 325is Coupe	BMW 325ix Sedan
BMW 325xi Sedan	BMW 328i Convertible	BMW 328is Coupe
BMW 525i	BMW 528i	BMW 530i
BMW 540i	BMW 740i	BMW 740iL
BMW 745i	BMW 840Ci	BMW M3
BMW X5 3.0i	BMW X5 4.6is

M20	M42	M44	M50	M52	M54	M60	M62
N62	S50

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Acura	Audi	Buick	Cadillac	Chevrolet	Chrysler	Dodge	Ford
GMC	Honda	Hyundai	Infiniti	Jeep	Kia	Lexus	Lincoln
Mazda	Mercedes Benz	Mercury	Mini	Mitsubishi	Nissan	Plymouth	Pontiac
Porsche	Saab	Subaru	Toyota	Volkswagen	Volvo