BMW 31316786003 Front Left Spring Strut

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The steering and suspension check includes inspecting tires for irregular wear patterns and proper inflation, checking the universal joint and steering gear housing for leakage, examining tie-rod ends and all suspension and steering components for damage or wear, testing the movement of the steering components while an assistant turns the steering wheel, checking balljoints for play and inspecting their boots for damage, and inspecting the suspension arm bushings at the rear of the vehicle for deterioration.

Trace the wiring to disconnect both the ABS wheel speed sensor and brake pad wear sensor. Unclip the wiring and, if applicable, detach the ride height sensor rod from the control arm.

Trace the wiring to disconnect both the ABS wheel speed sensor and brake pad wear sensor. Unclip the wiring and, if applicable, detach the ride height sensor rod from the control arm.

After removing the upper mounting nut, lower the shock absorber out from underneath the vehicle. If needed, you can also remove the two bolts and the mounting from the suspension arm.

Yes, on F30, F31, and F34 chassis, remove the cover from the camber arm and loosen the shock absorber lower bolt/nut. Remove the three mounting bolts from the top of the shock absorber. Lower the jack and remove the shock absorber through the wheel well.

Yes, most strut assembly components can be replaced.

Loosen and remove the nut that secures the shock absorber to the lower mount. Use a wrench to counterhold the shock absorber shaft while removing the nut.

The steering and suspension check includes inspecting tires for irregular wear patterns and proper inflation, checking the universal joint and steering gear housing for leakage, examining tie-rod ends and all suspension and steering components for damage or wear, testing the movement of the steering components while an assistant turns the steering wheel, checking balljoints for play and inspecting their boots for damage, and inspecting the suspension arm bushings at the rear of the vehicle for deterioration.

Trace the wiring to disconnect both the ABS wheel speed sensor and brake pad wear sensor. Unclip the wiring and, if applicable, detach the ride height sensor rod from the control arm.

If a new coil spring is being installed, relieve the tension on the spring compressor and remove the coil spring.

Raise the car and remove the front wheel.

The shock absorber check involves parking the vehicle on level ground, checking tire pressures, pushing down at each corner of the vehicle to observe the movement of the body, and determining if a worn or weak shock absorber is the cause.

Compress and detach the shock absorber from the vehicle.