BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 525

Front Suspension
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strut tower slots (arrows).
CAUTION!
Do not remove center strut retaining
nut.
- Lower strut assembly from car.
When installing strut assembly into car:
Make sure locating pin (arrow) of
strut bearing is positioned
correctly in strut tower.
If factory alignment locating pin is
missing, make sure three upper
mounting studs are positioned
correctly in slotted holes
according to marks made
previously.
When installing steering arm to strut
assembly, insert positioning pin
(arrow) of strut into slot of steering arm
clamping collar. To ensure proper
alignment specifications, slide steering
arm up on strut until stop is reached.
Remainder of installation is
-
reverse of removal.
Be sure to use new self-locking
nuts and bolts.
Use new steering arm mounting
bolts, or clean bolts and use
Loctite® 270 or equivalent thread-
locking compound.
When attaching stabilizer link to
strut, use a thin wrench to
counterhold hold link ball joint
while tightening nut.
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