5 Series E60 535xi (N54) SAL
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Replacing rubber mounts on both tension
struts (AWD)
Special tools required:
•
31 3 031
•
31 3 032
Important!
The rubber mounts on both tension struts must be replaced!
Note that the rubber mounts may only be changed once.
Carry out check:
There must always be a minimum amount of play in the guide
joint.
1.
Check guide joint play
Note: For this purpose, apply light pressure to the tension
strut (in the area of the guide joint) in the horizontal and
vertical directions.
•
Play is OK: Check bolt connection (see Point 2)
•
Play is not OK: Replace rubber mount and guide joint
2.
Check bolt connection (tension strut to guide joint) by
tightening to 60 % of tightening torque 31 12 20AZ
and
listening for cracking sound
•
Torque wrench cracking sound: Replace rubber mount
•
Bolt connection turns: Replace tension strut and guide
joint
RA Replacing rubber mounts on both tension struts (AWD)
BMW AG - TIS
22.02.2013 08:50
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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