5 Series E60 530xi (N52) SAL
31 12 050
Removing and installing/replacing left or right
tension strut (AWD)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
•
Remove front wheel
•
Remove front assembly underside protection
Wheel suspension cover:
Remove clip (1).
Unscrew bolt (3).
Unclip wheel suspension cover (2) from front axle carrier (in
vicinity of tension strut) and remove.
Right side only on version with xenon headlight:
Unscrew nut (1).
Tightening torque 37 14 7AZ
.
Remove jointed rod (2) from tension strut on right.
Installation:
Sensor lever (3) must point from ride-height sensor to right front
wheel.
Replace self-locking nut.
Release bolt (1).
Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.
Tighten bolt connection in normal position.
Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ
.
Release nut (3); if necessary, grip at Torx socket.
Remove tension strut (2).
Installation:
RA Removing and installing/replacing left or right tension strut (AWD)
BMW AG - TIS
22.02.2013 01:27
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