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86 10 ... Removing shock absorber from overrunning equipment

Check the overrunning equipment shock absorber while installed to ascertain whether it needs to be replaced.

Apply handbrake. Push in and pull out tow ball end by hand. If it is very easy to pull out the tow ball end, the shock absorber must be replaced.

NOTE: Complete disassembly of overrunning equipment and guide bush, refer to 86 10 ... Removing overrunning equipment/maintaining or replacing guide bush/installing overrunning equipment  Disassembly of overrunning equipment.

Release screw (1) and remove. Pull out internal shock absorber (2) from opening in tow tube (3) towards rear.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Internal Shock Absorber
G03207660Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Tightening Torque, 96 Nm.

Push in new shock absorber (1) as shown in illustration through opening in tow tube (2).

Fig 2: Installing Shock Absorber
G03207661Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.