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51 71 482 Removing and installing/replacing left or right tension strut (on rear axle)

IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for raising the vehicle.
Driving without  the trailing link is not permitted!

Necessary preliminary tasks  :

Left trailing link  :

Release screws (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 71 10AZ .

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque 51 71 8AZ .

Unfasten screws (4).

Tightening torque 51 71 9AZ .

Remove left tension strut (5).

Fig 1: Identifying Left Tension Strut Screw
G10146880Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Right trailing link  :

Remove left trailing link.

Release screws (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 71 10AZ .

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque 51 71 8AZ .

Release screw (4).

Tightening torque 51 71 9AZ .

Remove right tension strut (5).

Fig 2: Identifying Right Tension Strut Screw
G10146881Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.