Tension Strut, Removing And Installing - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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Front Suspension
Tension strut, removing and installing
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Raise car and remove wheel.
WARNING-
Make sure that the car is firmly supported on jack stands de-
signed for the purpose. Place jack stands underneath struc-
tural chassis points. Do not place jack stands under
suspension parts.
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Remove engine splash shield
6-cylinder models: Remove brake cooling duct.
V-8 models: Detach stabilizer bar from front subframe.
Mark installation position of strut tube (arrow) at steering
ltnuckle pinch collar.
NOJE-
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The strut tube installation position is marlted on factory
strut tubes: L for left and R for right.
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Marlting the strut tube is not necessary if factory marks (L
or R) are still visible.
CAUJION-
Use paint, not a scribe tool, to mark location of strut tube.
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Counterhold strut tube pinch bolt (arrow) while loosening
nut.