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31 12 004

Removing and installing/replacing left or right
lower control arm

Special tools required:

31 2 240

31 2 247

31 5 220

Warning!

Danger to life!

Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent
the vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.

Note:

If the lower control arm is detached from the front axle carrier, it
is necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis
alignment check.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front wheel

Remove steering gear cover at side bottom

RA  Removing and installing/replacing left or right lower control arm

BMW AG - TIS

08.02.2013  02:42

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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