31 00... Instructions (damage to suspension)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Substandard roadholding, atypical noises, tires worn on one side, camber and toe-in values which deviate from nominal value and mis-shaped components are all indicators of damage to the suspension caused by road traffic accidents or similar impacts.
To repair vehicle correctly, depending on condition of vehicle, perform the following troubleshooting procedure:
Also comply with the guidelines for repairs to the power steering gear necessitated by an accident.
Troubleshooting:
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE (DAMAGE TO SUSPENSION)
| Work step | Note: |
| Lift engine hood into assembly position. | After removing transmission, secure engine against tilting. |
| Secure engine in installation position with special tool. | |
| Remove gearbox. | |
| Remove intake filter housing. | |
| Remove radiator. | |
| Remove radiator lines. | |
| Remove expansion tank. | |
| Remove intake air manifold. | |
| Remove heater radiator line. | |
| Unlock engine wiring harness section on control unit and detach. | Wiring harness remains on engine. |
| Unlock spark plug wiring harness section on control unit and detach. | Wiring harness remains on engine. |
| Release negative lead on spring strut dome. | |
| Release battery positive lead at positive terminal. | |
| Detach vacuum line and vacuum hose from vacuum pump. | |
| Unlock line on tank venting valve and disconnect. | |
| Remove both oxygen monitor sensors. | |
| Remove both oxygen control sensors. | |
| Release negative lead on engine support arm. | |
| Remove vibration damper and tensioning pulley from A/C compressor drive belt. | |
| Release power steering pump on bracket, hydraulic lines remain connected. | Do not remove power steering pump, secure against falling down. |
| Release A/C compressor on bracket, lines remain connected, do not evacuate A/C system. | Do not remove A/C compressor, secure against falling down. |
| Release ABS control unit on bracket, lines remain connected. | Do not remove ABS control unit, secure against falling down. |
| Remove lower universal joint of steering spindle. |