7 Series E66 745Li (N62) SAL
31 31 000
Removing and installing complete left or right
spring strut shock absorber
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.
After installation:
•
Carry out wheel alignment check if a spring strut with support
bearing was or has been installed without centering pin.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove front brake disk
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Remove pulse generator from swivel bearing and remove line
from bracket on spring strut
•
Remove stabilizer link from spring strut
•
Remove control arm from swivel bearing
•
Remove tie rod end from swivel bearing
•
Remove tension strut from swivel bearing
Version with Electronic Damper Control:
Remove protective cap.
Disconnect plug connection.
If necessary, remove cover cap.
Centering pin missing: Make position of studs in relation to wheel
arch.
Secure spring strut against falling out.
Unscrew nuts.
Remove spring strut with swivel bearing downwards out of wheel
arch.
Installation:
Align spring strut using centering pin to bore in wheel arch or
studs to wheel arch and push upwards.
RA Removing and installing complete left or right spring strut shock absorber
BMW AG - TIS
11.02.2013 09:22
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