Tension Strut Bushing, Replacing - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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I ~ r o n t Suspension
Tension strut bushing, replacing
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Raise car and remove wheel.
WARNING-
Make sure that the caris 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 tension strut from car as described earlier.
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Using a service press and appropriate press tools (BMW
special tools
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or equivalent), press bushing
out of tension strut.
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Clean bushing bore and press in new bushing while aligning
mark on bushing with rnarlt on tension strut (arrows).
CAUTION-
T o avoid damaging the new bushing, press only on the outer
steel sleeve during installation.
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Press bushing in so it protrudes equally from both sides of
tension strut.
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Install tension strut as described earlier.
CAUTION-
Tighten the tension strut bushing through-bolt to its final
torque only with car on the ground and the suspension nor-
mally loaded as described earlier.
The front wheel bearings are permanently sealed and require
no maintenance. The bearing is integral with the wheel hub.
The wheel bearing and hub assembly is bolted to the steering
knuckle.
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Raise car and remove front 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
susoension Darts.
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Unbolt brake caliper and hang to side with stiff wire. Do not
disconnect bralte hose. Remove bralte disc. See 340
Brakes.