Z Series E85 Z4 3.0i (M54) ROADST
31 21 080
Removing and installing/replacing left or right
steering knuckle
Special tools required:
•
31 2 200
Necessary preliminary tasks:
•
Remove front brake disk
•
Remove pulse generator from steering knuckle
•
Replacement only: Remove wheel bearing
•
Remove tie rod end from steering knuckle
•
Remove control arm from steering knuckle
Support steering knuckle from underneath using a workshop jack.
Release screw and remove holder for brake hose, pulse generator
and if necessary brake pad sensor.
Tightening torque 31 21 4AZ
.
Expand steering knuckle with special tool 31 2 200 .
Lower workshop jack and remove steering knuckle.
Installation:
Keep press fit of steering knuckle and spring strut in lower area
clean and free from oil and grease.
Spread steering knuckle with special tool 31 2 200 , align by
means of gap to positioning pin (1) on back of spring strut and
raise as far as it will go.
RA Removing and installing/replacing left or right steering knuckle
BMW AG - TIS
15.02.2013 15:00
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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