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Front Axle (With Spring Struts): Removal

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  1. Remove front wheels. See 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL
  2. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING COLUMNS - E38 & E39 article in STEERING.
  3. Unscrew and remove splash guard. See 13 32 051 REPLACING FUEL FILTER (M54)
  4. Disconnect ABS pulse sensor line. See ANTI-LOCK/TRACTION CONTROL article in BRAKES.
  5. Remove left and right brake calipers and tie back (brake lines remain connected). See CALIPER ASSEMBLY .
  6. Assemble special tool (00 0 200) with special tool (00 0 201/202/204/208) and install. Secure special tool (00 0 200) to front suspension eye on engine. See Fig 1.
  7. Remove engine underguard. See 13 32 051 REPLACING FUEL FILTER (M54)
  8. Tighten screws (1, 2). See Fig 2.
  9. Suspend engine in installation position.
  10. Remove clamping screw and remove joint from steering gear. See Fig 3.
  11. Draw power steering fluid out of tank. Do not reuse. Observe waste-disposal regulations.
  12. Unfasten lines on steering gear and seal bore.
    13. WARNING: Release bolt connection of front axle support from side of car. No personnel are permitted to stand underneath the front axle. Risk of Injury.
  13. Support front axle support with trolley jack. Partially loosen trim beside rear screws. Unscrew left and right bolts. See Fig 4.
  14. Remove left and right nuts on wheel arch. See Fig 5.
    15. CAUTION: Spring strut shock absorbers must not tilt or hang outwards. Damage to ball joints and wheel bearings may occur.
  15. Lower car jack. Each spring strut must be held by a separate person.
Fig 1: Using Special Tool (00 0 200/208)
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Fig 2: Locating Engine Support Screws
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Fig 3: Removing Joint From Steering Gear
G00157908Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 4: Locating Front Axle Support Bolts
G00157909Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 5: Removing Nuts On Wheel Arch
G00157910Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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