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31 12 Control Arms and Struts
2006 BMW 323i AutomaticSECTION 31 12 Control Arms and Struts
CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Tension strut to front axle support | E81 / E82 / E84 / E87 / E88 / E90 / E91 / E93 / E92 | M12 8.8 | Replace locking nut tighten in normal position | |
| Jointing torque | 68 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90 ° | |||
| E81 / E82 / E87 / E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 | M12 10.9 | Replace nut tighten in normal position | ||
| Jointing torque | 100 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90 ° | |||
| 2AZ Tension strut to swivel bearing | E81 / E82 / E84 / E87 / E88 / E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 | M14 | Replace nut | 165 Nm |
| 3AZ Control arm to front axle support | E81 / E82 / E84 / E87 / E88 / E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 | M12 8.8 | Replace nut tighten in normal position | |
| Jointing torque | 68 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90 ° | |||
| E81 / E82 / E87 / E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 | M12 10.9 | Replace nut tighten in normal position | ||
| Jointing torque | 100 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90 ° | |||
| 4AZ Control arm to swivel bearing | E81 / E82 / E84 / E87 / E88 / E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 | M14 | Replace nut | 165 Nm |
| E84 / 4WD, E90 / 4WD, E91 / 4WD, E92 / 4WD | M14 | Replace nut | 80 Nm | |
| 5AZ Compression strut to front axle carrier | E84 / 4WD, E90 / 4WD, E91 / 4WD, E92 / 4WD | M12 | Replace nut tighten in normal position | |
| Jointing torque | 68 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90 ° | |||
| 6AZ Compression strut to guide joint | E84 / 4WD, E90 / 4WD, E91 / 4WD, E92 / 4WD | M14 | Replace nut | 80 Nm |
| 7AZ Guide joint to swivel bearing | E84 / 4WD, E90 / 4WD, E91 / 4WD, E92 / 4WD |
M10 | Recut thread Replace screws | 60 Nm |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.