31 12 080 Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Tension Struts
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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 .