Necessary preliminary work
Remove FRONT WHEEL
Remove upper wishbone from swivel bearing.
Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM SPRING STRUT
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Secure spring strut against fallin
Notes
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow
Notes
IMPORTANT: Both coil springs on the relevant axle must be replaced only in
the event of
corrosion breakage!
The coil spring is allocated in the Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) under
the menu
Notes
IMPORTANT: Release central bolts on adjuster only with special tool 11 9
890.
Risk of damage to timing drive.
If special tool 11 9 890 can not be fitted, it is necessary when releasing the
central bolt to grip the hexagon head of the respective camshaft.
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
Necessary pre
1.0 SEALING COMPOUNDS
Seam Sealer, Sikaflex 221 may be used to seal adjoining sheet metal parts
which create creaking noises due to
interactive contact. High-adhesion, polyurethane-based, black-colored.
Sikaflex 221 Sealer
BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 533
Other sealants for body panels are found in Gr