3 Series E92 335xi (N54) COUPE
Secure special tool 31 5 220 with wheel bolts to drive flange
and support swivel bearing with workshop jack.
Unclip line for brake pad sensor on swivel bearing.
Release nut, remove holder (2) and remove screw (1).
Installation:
Screw head must point in direction of travel.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 31 31 3AZ
.
Important!
Risk of damage!
When the swivel bearing is lowered, the tripod (2) can be
pulled out of the tulip (1) and fall into the rubber gaiter (3). In
this event, it will be necessary to install a new output shaft
because the tripod (2) can jam or a roller of the tripod (2)
can slip off the moulding. The roller would then be located in
the gaiter (3) or bellows and result in rapid failure.
Spread swivel bearing with special tool 31 2 230 .
Carefully lower swivel bearing.
Installation:
Keep press fit of swivel gearing and spring strut in lower area
clean and free from oil and grease.
RA Removing and installing complete front left or right spring strut (AWD)
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20.02.2013 08:51
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