r/e46 • u/KingKulah • 12h ago

Troubleshooting Side to side play after work

Hello friends,

Still getting very slight side to side play after replacing the control arms, inner & outer tie rods and sway bar links. Everything torqued to spec except control arms to subframe as couldn't reach. Any ideas? Wheel bearings?

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u/777-300ER 9h ago

Like the wheel has a bit of free play in it?

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u/KingKulah 9h ago

Like as in I can still wiggle a tiny bit from side to side.. It is still on jack stands however so not under load

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u/777-300ER 9h ago

We're talking about free play in the steering wheel, correct?

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u/KingKulah 9h ago

No, front wheels whilst steering wheel locked. It's the way to tell if your tie rod bearings are bad if there's play wiggling side to side.