31 12 080 Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Tension Struts

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Except M3: Remove both front wheels  . See 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .
• Remove front underbody protection  . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Release nut (1); if necessary, grip at Torx socket (T40).

Installation: 

Keep tension strut to swivel bearing connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque. Refer to 31 12 2AZ in 31 12 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Release bolt (1) and remove tension strut.

Raise locking nut (2) in area of bore and detach from front axle carrier.

Installation: 

Replace locking nut.

Tighten bolt connection in normal position  . See 32 00... MOVING VEHICLE INTO NORMAL POSITION .

Tightening torque. Refer to 31 12 1AZ in 31 12 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .