E46 SUPER Easy Tie Rod + Control Arm Diagnostic

[darrenrsa]

Well, haven't been happy with the steering feel, I did lot's of research.
Just for anybody who doesn't know how to diagnose already.

Start with beer
Jack up car,
beer

Tie Rod -
Grab front wheel at 3 o-clock and 9 o-clock and shake left to rite, there should be no play. If there is play, Tie Rod or sub components are worn.

Control Arms -
Grab front wheel at 12 o-clock and 6 o-clock, move back and forth, there should be no play. If there is play, Control arm or sub components are worn.

Both components are crucial to stability and safety, of you and your passengers, and sheer driving pleasure :joy:

 

[Rayzor]

That sums it up quite well, just make sure its your first beer when testing :rollsmile:

 

[Bazza]

Nice one. I think I have LCAB issues at the moment, getting them checked and replaced on Monday.

 

[andrewbuch]

Well, haven't been happy with the steering feel, I did lot's of research.
Just for anybody who doesn't know how to diagnose already.

Start with beer
Jack up car,
beer

Tie Rod -
Grab front wheel at 3 o-clock and 9 o-clock and shake left to rite, there should be no play. If there is play, Tie Rod or sub components are worn.

Control Arms -
Grab front wheel at 12 o-clock and 6 o-clock, move back and forth, there should be no play. If there is play, Control arm or sub components are worn.

Both components are crucial to stability and safety, of you and your passengers, and sheer driving pleasure :joy:

Mine has play in both directions But I recieved my parts from moranor today!!!

 

[moranor@axis]

I start with COFFEE :rollsmile:

 

[darrenrsa]

That sums it up quite well, just make sure its your first beer when testing :rollsmile:

Probably just as useful as my post :roflol:

Moranor, could you hit me with a quote on FCA and tie rods ? :=):
I want them to be perfect with a good angle and alignment, feels SO much more comfortable doing speed in a BMW when this is done. :thumbs:

 

[moranor@axis]

powerflex LCAB R 960 a pair

Meyle HD:
LCA R 3360 a pair
tie rod ends full assembly R 1895 a Pair

Meyle prices are not fixed so drop me a PM when you ready to do and I can give the current pricing

 

[Bazza]

powerflex LCAB R 960 a pair

Meyle HD:
LCA R 3360 a pair
tie rod ends full assembly R 1895 a Pair

Meyle prices are not fixed so drop me a PM when you ready to do and I can give the current pricing

Isn't powerflex too hard and noisy? I've been told to just replace mine with the OE stuff because the powerflex stuff is too hectic. I have the sport suspension on my E46 330i.

 

[andrewbuch]

powerflex LCAB R 960 a pair

Meyle HD:
LCA R 3360 a pair
tie rod ends full assembly R 1895 a Pair

Meyle prices are not fixed so drop me a PM when you ready to do and I can give the current pricing

Isn't powerflex too hard and noisy? I've been told to just replace mine with the OE stuff because the powerflex stuff is too hectic. I have the sport suspension on my E46 330i.

I will report back after next weekend

 

[darrenrsa]

@andrewbuch Yes that'll be interesting :rollsmile:

 

[andrewbuch]

The stuff I am getting fitted

Powerflex LCAB's
Meyle HD LCA's
Meyle Front top shock mounts
Meyle tie rod assemblies (inners & outers)
Powerflex RTAB's

 

[moranor@axis]

have not had any negative feedback from any customers on the powerflex LCAB and also cant say i feel they are harsh or noisy on my own e46...

hopefully those that have them fitted will pop in and give you some more feedback

 

[Charlie Brown]

See my thread, do it..........

http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=48318

 

[Ralf*]

Well, haven't been happy with the steering feel, I did lot's of research.
Just for anybody who doesn't know how to diagnose already.

Start with beer
Jack up car,
beer

Tie Rod -
Grab front wheel at 3 o-clock and 9 o-clock and shake left to rite, there should be no play. If there is play, Tie Rod or sub components are worn.

Control Arms -
Grab front wheel at 12 o-clock and 6 o-clock, move back and forth, there should be no play. If there is play, Control arm or sub components are worn.

Both components are crucial to stability and safety, of you and your passengers, and sheer driving pleasure :joy:

Mine has play in both directions But I recieved my parts from moranor today!!!

and we will see you on Tuesday to sort it out !

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PS...don't give away our trade secret

he he

 

[darrenrsa]

How is it ?

 

[andrewbuch]

Still trying to get my suspension sorted 100%

 

[racing snake]

:thumbs:

just make sure that you check the wheel thats in the air... this is dependent on how many beers you have had...

and also that you are checking the front wheel...:roflol::rollsmile:

 

[darrenrsa]

:thumbs:

just make sure that you check the wheel thats in the air... this is dependent on how many beers you have had...

and also that you are checking the front wheel...:roflol::rollsmile:

:roflol::roflol: