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Things to replace while struts are out?
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 2:33 am
by trash-berd
I'm planning on replacing the shocks on my 320i this weekend. Is there anything that should be replaced at the same time, or that I should look for wear on while I have to take that much stuff apart?
Re: Things to replace while struts are out?
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:54 am
by Jeroen
A few checks that come to mind:
- top bearing for freeplay (decompress spring and have a feel before dismantling the rest)
- dustcaps on balljoints
- drain hole at the bottom spring plate open
give extra attention to the sequence of the o-rings around the top bearing, affects wear and steering!
Alse see this topic
http://www.bmwe21.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=19618 as referenced in the FAQ section