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Old 10th September 2011, 18:36   #1
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Default Got factory fitted Xenons- check your leveling sensors now!

Well today then i was fitted my new front springs i noticed my xenons head light leveling senors arms ball joints were seized up and movement of suspension was benting the lower arm and not adjust headlamps.

Heres the front sensor removed.



The seized ball joint-


The bent lower arm-


After freeing up ball joints, i was still left with a bent arm,so cut up a old screw driver which fitted into the slot on the arm-


It fitted-


Back on car, all oiled and greased up-


Now checked the rear, also all seized up, it easyer to remove with brakets-
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Old 10th September 2011, 18:46   #2
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The constant movement subjected to this ball joint,its hard to believe they become seized.Its not the first time this has been mentioned on the forums though, and the bent arms have been fabricated in the past by members.

Well worth checking them on a regular basis and applying a bit of lubrication.

Well spotted.
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Old 10th September 2011, 18:51   #3
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Well my ZT was not used for about 8 weeks before i got her, that may be why! But ive done 10k from then to now, so you would think they would free themselfs!
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Old 10th September 2011, 20:13   #4
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Another top Quality BMW made part
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Old 10th September 2011, 20:15   #5
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Apparantly putting them in the freezer straightens them back out
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Old 10th September 2011, 20:51   #6
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I wondered why I had to keep adjusting mine vertically, will check sensors tomorrow as its dark and hissing down, great how to pics. Cheers
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Old 10th September 2011, 20:58   #7
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great how to pics.
But filthy nails though
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Old 11th September 2011, 03:08   #8
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Good thread man.

Im gonna silicone spray and grease mine up tomorrow.
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Old 11th September 2011, 07:28   #9
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But filthy nails though

Sorry i will clean them before next pics!
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Old 11th September 2011, 13:01   #10
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checked mine today,plenty of daylight and warm and dry, back ok just needed greasing, front sensor brackets bent 90 degrees and arm rubbing slightly on drive shaft, bent them back,didn't break luckily, greased joints all working perfectly now.

Ps. wore gloves but still got dirty nails when they split!!
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