Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Tension Strut

31 12 050 - Removing and installing/replacing left or right tension strut





Important!
Both tension struts must always be replaced!





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front assembly underside protection Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Underbody Protection





Release screws (1).
Remove front wheel arch cover (2) from bumper trim.

Installation Note:
Make sure wheel arch cover is correctly positioned.





Release nut (1) and remove screw (2).
Remove tension strut (3) from front axle carrier.

Installation Note:
Observe assembly sequence (see below)
Replace screw and nut.
Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ 31 12 Handlebars and Struts (Front).





Important!
Do not release tension strut from swivel bearing with impact tool.
The swivel bearing must be removed if the steel bushing moves.
Rubber gaiter of tension strut must not be damaged!
Do not pull stainless steel ring off journal.





Unscrew nut (1) and remove tension strut (2) from swivel bearing.

Installation Note:
Keep tension strut to swivel bearing connection clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 31 12 2AZ 31 12 Handlebars and Struts (Front).





Important!
Risk of damage!

Observe mounting sequence.

Tension strut must be screwed in normal position!
(Adjustment of normal position, see below).





Installing tension strut:
1. Install tension strut on front axle carrier (do not tighten down bolt connection)
2. Adjust tension strut to swivel bearing to dimension (A) and tighten on front axle carrier
Tightening torque, 31 12 1AZ 31 12 Handlebars and Struts (Front).
Dimension (A) = 2 cm (vehicle on lifting platform, spring strut rebounded)
Note: Installing the tension strut to dimension (A) corresponds to the normal position in the compressed state!
3. Press tension strut into swivel bearing and tighten tension strut/swivel bearing bolt connection
Tightening torque 31 12 2AZ 31 12 Handlebars and Struts (Front).