5 Series E60 530xi (N52) SAL
31 31 000
Removing and installing complete front left or
right spring strut (AWD)
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.
Remove front wheel.
Important!
Expand turning lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread
when releasing collar nut.
Release collar nut; to do so, press brake pedal to floor.
Installation:
Replace collar nut, oil collar nut/wheel bearing contact surface
lightly and tighten down.
No oil permitted on thread of shaft journal or collar nut.
Tightening torque 31 21 2AZ
.
Secure collar nut by positive peening on flat areas of output shaft.
Remove brake disc.
Remove tie rod end from swivel bearing.
Remove tension strut from guide joint.
Remove control arm from swivel bearing.
Remove stabilizer link from spring strut.
Remove pulse generator from swivel bearing and remove line
from bracket on spring strut.
Important!
Risk of damage!
Do not drive output shaft out of drive flange with an impact
tool.
Turn swivel bearing to one side.
Press output shaft out of drive flange and tie up.
RA Removing and installing complete front left or right spring strut (AWD)
BMW AG - TIS
22.02.2013 01:31
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