Springs and dampers noob question

[ZouMechE]

Alright guys, noob question here..

So I'm in the process of swapping my Springs and dampers in my 90 325i. I got all corners done except the front left. I'm struggling to get the control arm bushing disconnected from the knuckle. I gave up for tonight and am gonna have another go tomorrow. I'm wondering if it's even necessary to remove this or is the control arm allowed enough downward rotation while still attached in order to rotate the strut assembly out from under the wheel well? I just wanted to get some ideas before I try this tomorrow.

Thanks guys

[digger]

leave it attached to the subframe and undo the CA balljoint on the strut assembly and the two bolts on the lollipop and there is enough movement

[ZouMechE]

leave it attached to the subframe and undo the CA balljoint on the strut assembly and the two bolts on the lollipop and there is enough movement

Thanks for the reply. I know I'll have enough room if I detach the CA from the strut assembly, but that's the part I'm having trouble with. I already got the other side, but driver side isn't cooperating with a hammer or a fork. I saw this picture which made me think I could leave it attached to the strut

http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/E30-Front_Suspen/pic18.jpg

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