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Originally Posted by Polo08816

I was doing a bit more experimenting with this. It appears the issue is what piece of hardware you need to push the smaller ball joint in and out.

My Sunex 6-point 24mm 1/2 drive impact socket barely fits over the smaller bushing and the Sunex 6-point 26mm 1/2 drive impact socket is about the same size but it's possible it's slightly too big once the outer casing of that ball joint is slightly compressed going into the wheel knuckle.

My next step would be to experiment with 12 point 24-26mm 1/2 drive impact sockets to see if they can be used as the installation tool.

Originally Posted by dreaming.haze

Went through the replacement of these bushings in the past week. Decided to go with BMW specific tooling for both bushings and bite the bullet cost wise. Honestly, using the factory tools, the job itself went smoothly. Easiest part was the removal/install of the bushings themselves. Toughest part is lining up the lower control arm + cradle and the bolts.

Also, needed to replace my Koni Red shock absorbers in the rear. Drivers side was blown out and leaking a bit of oil. Was able to RMA things through Koni. Having the shock absorbers out of the way helped things out with more room to move the tooling around + leave the LCA attached on the body side and not have to adjust the alignment.

Part numbers for those who value them:
Wheel Carrier Bushing: 33326792553
Trailing Arm Bushing: 33326792551
Bushing Tools - Center Rod: 83300496552
Trailing Arm Bushing Tool - Washer: 83302240466
Trailing Arm Bushing Tool - Washer: 83302240472
Trailing Arm Bushing Tool - Spacer: 83302240471
Wheel Carrier Bushing Tool - Washer: 83302240476
Wheel Carrier Bushing Tool - Washer: 83302240469
Wheel Carrier Bushing Tool - Sleeve: 83302240473
Notes: 24mm for the Center Rod nut(ratcheting wrench if possible) \ lube the trailing arm bushing / no lube on the wheel carrier bushing.

I'm about to give this a go with a generic kit, I can't stomach paying like $400+ in BMW tools for this job, though I do appreciate the detailed list of all necessary part numbers. I'm a little confused on the recommendations to push through with a 24 mm socket, wouldn't that potentially damage the bushing to be pressing on the inner portion of the bushing?