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Model 3/Y: lower ball joints — diagnosis, repair options, brands

Lower ball joints on M3/Y last longer than the upper ones, but fail by the same scenario: boot tears, grease leaks out — squeak/crunch over bumps and when turning the steering wheel. Whether to replace just the ball joint or the entire arm, and which brands to buy.

Model 3/Y: rear upper control arm bushings — specs, replacement options, who does it in Belarus

Rear upper arms on M3/Y 'eat' bushings at 80–120 thousand km: a knock appears on small bumps, the car wanders on ruts. Replace the arm as an assembly or press in Powerflex/SuperPro polyurethane — both options work.

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