3 Series E46 316Ci (N45) COUPE
31 10 000
Removing and installing complete front axle
(with spring strut shock absorber)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Secure engine in installation position
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Remove underbody protective plate
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Remove reinforcement/reinforcement plate
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Remove lower steering spindle from power steering gear
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If necessary, disconnect plug connection from ride-height
sensor
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Remove and tie back brake caliper on both sides
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Disconnect plug connection for pulse generator
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Remove stabilizer link from stabilizer
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Remove both brackets for control arm from engine carrier
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Remove spring strut on both sides from spring strut dome
Important!
Guide spring struts with your hand when lowering and raising
in order to avoid damaging the wheel arches.
After lowering, the spring struts must be aligned to the front
axle carrier and secured in such a way that the ball joints of
the control arms and tie rod ends are not damaged.
Support front axle carrier, release from engine carrier and carefully
lower with spring struts.
RA Removing and installing complete front axle (with spring strut shock absorber)
BMW AG - TIS
18.01.2013 20:11
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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