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4 RA Replacing Front Left Or Right Spring Strut (M Model) > < 3 RA Removing And Installing Complete Left Or Right Spring Strut Shock Absorber
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Centering pin missing: Make position of studs in relation to wheel
arch.

Secure spring strut against falling out.

Unscrew nuts.

Remove spring strut downwards out of wheel arch.

Installation:

Align spring strut using centering pin to bore in wheel arch or
studs to wheel arch and push upwards.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque  31 31 1AZ

.

After installation:

Carry out wheel alignment check if a spring strut with support

bearing was or has been installed without centering pin.

RA  Removing and installing complete left or right spring strut shock absorber

BMW AG - TIS

22.02.2013  19:40

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

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