31 12 080 Removing and installing/replacing both tension struts

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Except M3: Remove both front wheels See WHEEL AND TIRES - REPAIR .
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 31 12 2AZ , see 31 12 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 1: Identifying Tension Strut Nut

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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 31 12 1AZ , see 31 12 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle Carrier Locking Nut

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