31 12 080 Removing and installing/replacing both tension struts

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front wheel 
• Remove front assembly underside protection 
• Remove steering gear cover at side
• If necessary, remove wheel suspension cover

Release nuts (1) and pull out screw (3).

Installation: 

Replace self-locking nut.

Tighten bolt connection in normal position  .

Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ  . See FRONT AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- 650I

Release nut (2); if necessary, grip at Torx socket.

Turn swivel bearing a little and remove tension strut.

Installation: 

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

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 31 12 19AZ  . See FRONT AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- 650I