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Warning!

Danger of injury!

Failure to comply with the following instructions may result
in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform and critically
injuring other persons.

 

When supporting components, make sure that

the vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered

the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the
lifting platform

Secure special tool  31 5 220  with wheel bolts to drive flange
and support steering knuckle with workshop jack.

Remove brake hose (1) and leads (2) from spring strut.

Release screws (1).

Installation:

Replace micro-encapsulated screws.

Tightening torque 31 21 4AZ

.

 

Unfasten nut.

Withdraw fitting screw (2) towards rear and remove spring strut
from steering knuckle.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 31 21 4AZ

.

RA  Removing and installing/replacing complete front left or right spring strut (M R

BMW AG - TIS

06.02.2013  23:04

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

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