3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
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Removing and installing/replacing
reinforcement plate on front axle support
Special tools required:
•
00 9 120
Caution!
Vehicles must not be driven without reinforcement plates.
Driving without the reinforcement plate may damage the front
axle.
Screws of reinforcement plate must be tightened to torque
and then tightened down with special tool 00 9 120 (angle-
of-rotation measuring disk).
Note:
Reinforcement plate is fitted in:
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Coupés from 11/99
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All Convertibles
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All E46 models without 4WD from 12/2000
Caution!
From 02/2001, use new 66 mm dia. control arm bearings and
a new reinforcement plate. For these larger control arm
bearings, there must be an impression (1) on the left/right in
the reinforcement plate (2) (risk of damage).
For further information, refer to Replacing control arm bracket.
The difference can only be discerned by the removed
reinforcement plate.
Only cars up to 02/2001 with:
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Control arm bearing dia. 66 mm
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Old reinforcement plate (2) without impression (1)
Insert a washer* in each case at rear screw-down points
between reinforcement plate and body.
* Sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service
RA Removing and installing/replacing reinforcement plate on front axle support
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 15:21
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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