31 31 003 Removing and Installing Complete Front Left or Right Spring Strut

31 31 003 Removing and installing complete front left or right spring strut (M3, M Coupe)







NOTE: If a spring strut with support bearing without centring pin is detached from the body, it is necessary to carry out wheel alignment after installation.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove anti-roll bar link from spring strut.
- Remove swivel bearing.







Important:
Danger of injury.
Secure spring strut against falling out.







M3:
Unclip protective cap (1) and disconnect plug connection underneath.
Unscrew nuts (2).
Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ.

Installation note:
Make sure protective cap is correctly seated.







M Coupe:
Unclip protective cap (1) with a suitable tool.
Release nuts (2) underneath.
Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ.

Installation note:
Make sure protective cap is correctly seated.







IMPORTANT: The illustrated nuts must be used to ensure the screw connection of the suspension cross-brace ring is correct.

Installation note:
Replace self-locking nuts.







Detach spring strut downward.

Installation note:
Clean contact surface in spring strut dome.

Align spring strut to bore hole on wheel arch using centring pin and slide it upward.







After installation:
- Carry out wheel alignment check if a spring strut with support bearing was or is installed without centring pin.