Subject: Did mine recently too. Couple of notes to add... Author: bugs1357 : member since April, 2006 : 922 posts Posted on: 2007-01-10 07:00:18

I followed this writeup on e38.org by
cyclops.

By pushing the clips off the end of the ball rather than prying outwards, there was no need to remove the plastic shield on the RHS. I also found that there was already grease in the mounting points so followed his instructions to ensure it was spread adequately on the pins.

Simple DIY with excellent results.


Neil
E38 - June 1996 735iL (Oxford Green on Sand Beige), 164k km, Steptronic, TV (no Nav), GSM phone, digital A/C panel, new 5HP24 trans at 159k km, 16:9 monitor, 16:9 TV module.
E36 - Sep 1993 318i (Brilliant Red on Beige), sold to fund purchase of E38.

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