BMW 5251 Service Manual page 726

330-30
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Rear
Suspension
Remove right and left lower strut mount bolts (arrow).
Remove rear suspension subframe by removing 4 mounting
bolts (arrows).
Carefully lower rear suspension subframe away from body to
remove.
To install, jack subframe into position. Install and t~ghten sub-
frame mounting bolts. Note that on each bolt, rubber-coat-
ed detent plate (arrow) must be installed at rear in driving
direction.
Models w ~ t h coil springs: Fit springs correctly in lower
spring seats.
Models with air suspension: Fit eccentric lug at bottom of
air sprlng in recess of wheel carrier spring seat.
Tightening torques
-
Air spring to wheel bearing carrier
20
Nm (1
5
ft-lb)
Rear subframe to body
(M12)
163
Nm (120 ft-lb)
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