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Removing and installing complete front left or
right spring strut (M3)

Note:

If a spring strut with support bearing is released on the body 
without the centering pin, a chassis/wheel alignment check must
be carried out after installation.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove swivel bearing

Warning!

Risk of injury!

Secure spring strut against falling out.

Unclip protective cap (1) and disconnect plug connection
underneath.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Installation:

Make sure protective cap is correctly seated.

Tightening torque  31 31 1AZ

.

Important!

It is essential to use the pictured nuts to ensure correct screw-
fastening of the dome cross-brace ring!

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

RA  Removing and installing complete front left or right spring strut (M3)

BMW AG - TIS

21.02.2013  21:41

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

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