3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
31 21 080
Replacing (removing and installing) left or
right steering knuckle
Special tools required:
•
31 2 200
Necessary preliminary tasks:
•
Remove brake disk
•
Remove pulse generator from steering knuckle
•
Replacement only:
-
Remove wheel bearing
•
Remove tie rod end from steering knuckle
•
If necessary, remove control rack of ride-height sensor from
control arm
•
Remove control arm from steering knuckle
Support steering knuckle from underneath using a workshop jack.
Release bolt and remove with bracket towards front.
Tightening torque 31 21 4AZ
.
Expand steering knuckle with special tool 31 2 200 .
Lower workshop jack and remove steering knuckle.
Installation:
Keep press fit of steering knuckle and spring strut in lower area
clean and free from oil and grease.
Spread steering knuckle with special tool 31 2 200 , align by
means of gap to positioning pin (1) on back of spring strut and
raise as far as it will go.
RA Replacing (removing and installing) left or right steering knuckle
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 12:26
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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