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Removing and installing / replacing tension
strut for rear axle carrier

Necessary preliminary tasks:

M3:

Remove strut

Remove intermediate pipe with catalytic converter

Remove panel from fuel tank

Release screws and remove heat shield.

Support rear axle carrier at front middle with workshop jack.

Release screws (2).

Tightening torque 33 32 17AZ

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Release nuts (1) and remove tension strut.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 33 33 3AZ

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RA  Removing and installing / replacing tension strut for rear axle carrier

BMW AG - TIS

19.01.2013  13:08

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

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