Removal (3-Series)
- Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove brake line bracket from strut tube. Unplug brake pad wear indicator from left brake assembly. Disconnect ground wire and remove wiring from left strut tube. Remove brake caliper and secure out of way.
- Disconnect stabilizer bar link from stabilizer bar. Disconnect lower control arm and steering linkage from steering knuckle. Remove lower control arm-to-axle carrier bolt. Support strut assembly. Remove nuts from top of strut assembly and remove strut.