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Remove control arm from swivel bearing.

Remove tie rod end from swivel bearing.

Remove tension strut from swivel bearing

Support swivel bearing with workshop jack and a suitable
mounting.

Release nut (1), remove holder (3) and remove screw (2).

Installation:

Screw head must point in direction of travel.

Remove special tool  31 5 230 .

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque  31 31 3AZ

.

Release screw (1).

Remove pulse generator (2) from swivel bearing.

Installation:

Clean bore hole for pulse generator and grease with Staburags
NBU 12/K lubricating grease (refer to BMW Service Operating
Fluids).

Tightening torque  34 51 4AZ

.

Important!

Spread swivel bearing under bolt opening to avoid damaging
the swivel bearing.

Spread swivel bearing with special tool  31 2 230 .

Lower workshop jack and remove swivel bearing.

Installation:

Keep press fit of swivel gearing and spring strut in lower area
clean and free from oil and grease.

RA  Replacing (removing and installing) left or right swivel bearing (M3)

BMW AG - TIS

21.02.2013  21:38

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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