7 Series E66 735Li (N62) SAL
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove front spring strut
Release nut and remove holder for brake hose, pulse generator
and if necessary brake pad sensor.
Remove screw towards front.
Expand swivel bearing with special tool 31 2 200 .
Pull spring strut out of swivel bearing.
Installation:
Keep press fit of swivel gearing and spring strut in lower area
clean and free from oil and grease.
Spread swivel bearing with special tool 31 2 200 , align by
means of gap to web on back of spring strut and push together as
far as it will go.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 31 31 3AZ
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Removing:
Clamp special tool 31 3 341 with guide (1) in vice.
Fit special tools 31 3 381 and 31 3 382 from above on
special tool 31 3 341 until locking pins (2) can be felt and
heard to snap into place.
Check seating of special tools 31 3 381 and 31 3 382 ,
correct if necessary.
Clean coil spring to remove heavy contamination.
Accommodate coil spring with special tools 31 3 381 and
31 3 382 .
Warning!
Upper coil of coil spring must rest completely in recess of
special tool 31 3 382 !
Compress coil spring until stress on piston rod is relieved.
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut (sport suspension)
BMW AG - TIS
08.02.2013 20:03
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