Removing/Installing Front Spring Strut Assembly

REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SPRING STRUT ASSEMBLY




Remove front wheel.
Disconnect plugs for brake pad wear indicator and EDC.
Unscrew ground lead.
Disconnect wires and brake hose in holder on spring strut.
Remove ABS pulse sender.




Unscrew brake caliper and suspend from body on a piece of wire - brake hose remains connected.

Installation:
Tightening torque. 86-110 Nm (63-79 ft lb)




Unscrew push rod on stabilizer.

Installation:
Tightening torque. 22 Nm (16 ft lb)




Unscrew nut and press off guide joint with Special Tool 31 1 110 (or 31 2 160 for M3 cars).

Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.
Keep grease off or out of pin and bore.
Tightening torque. 65 Nm (47 ft lb)




Unscrew nut and press ow tie rod joint with Special Tool 32 2 070 (or 31 2 160 for M3 cars).

Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.
Keep grease off and out of pin and bore.
Tightening torque. 65 Nm (47 ft lb)




Press spring strut out and push over the guide joint pin.




Support spring strut.
Unscrew nuts.

Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque. 22 Nm (16 ft lb)

Important!
Always store shock absorbers in upright position.
If shock absorbers are stored laying down with their piston rods moved in this could cause a knocking noise when used in car again.

Remedy:
Store shock absorbers standing upright and with piston rods moved out at ambient temperature for 24 hours.