3131 Spring Struts

2009 BMW 550i Standard, GS653BZSECTION 3131 Spring Struts
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - SPRING STRUTS

Β  Type Thread Tightening specification Measure
1AZ Support bearing/adapter (for rough road package) to body/adapter E81/E82/E84/E87/E88/E90/E91/E92/E93 M8 Replace nuts 34 Nm
2AZ Spring strut shock absorber to support bearing E81/E82/E84/E87/E88/E90/E91/E92/E93 M12 Replace nut 64 Nm
3AZ Spring strut shock absorber to pivot mount E81/E82/E84/E87/E88/E90/E91/E92/E93 M12 Replace nut 81 Nm
E84/Allrad M12 Replace nut 100 Nm
E92/E90/E93/S65 M10 Replace nut 45 Nm
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