BMW 5251 Service Manual page 656

31 0-20
Front Suspension
Counterhold strut tube
nut.
pinch bolt (arrow) while loosening
4
Spread steering ltnuckle pinch collar with BMW special tool
31 2 200 to release strut tube.
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Pull steering knuckle down so that strut tube slides up far
enough to gain access to wheel bearing hub mounting bolts.
Carefully pry out dust cover on back side of bearing while
noting location (arrow) of cover.