7 Series E65 745d (M67TU) SAL
5.
Keep special tools dry, clean and (down to the spindle)
free from grease.
6.
Impact screwdrivers are prohibited!
7.
Do not compress coil spring to full extent.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove front spring strut
Release nut and remove holder for brake hose, pulse generator
and if necessary brake pad sensor.
Remove screw towards front.
Expand swivel bearing with special tool 31 2 200 .
Pull spring strut out of swivel bearing.
Installation:
Keep press fit of swivel gearing and spring strut in lower area
clean and free from oil and grease.
Spread swivel bearing with special tool 31 2 200 , align by
means of gap to web on back of spring strut and push together as
far as it will go.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 31 31 3AZ
.
Removing:
Clamp special tool 31 3 341 with guide (1) in vice.
Fit special tool 31 3 352 from above on special tool
31 3 341 until locking pins (2) can be felt and heard to snap
into place.
Check seating of special tools 31 3 352 , correct if necessary.
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut (standard suspension)
BMW AG - TIS
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Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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