3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
31 31 000
Removing and installing complete left or right
spring strut shock absorber
Important!
If the centering pin is missing from the support bearing, the
position of the studs to the wheel arch must be marked so that
the original camber is approximately maintained.
Only one nut may ever be released for marking.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
•
Remove steering knuckle
•
Remove stabilizer link from front spring strut
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 (1) to bore (2) in wheel
arch or studs to wheel arch and push upwards.
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tighten nuts.
Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ
.
RA Removing and installing complete left or right spring strut shock absorber
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 12:28
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