1995 BMW 318i Torque special
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300-8
SUSPENSION,
STEERING
AND
BRAKES-GENERAL
Tableb
.
Suspension
and
Steering
Troubleshooting
Symptom
1
Probable
cause
Repairs
(Repair
Groups
shown
in
bold)
Car
pulís
to
one
side,
wanders
a
.
Incorrect
tire
pressure
a
.
Check
and
correct
tire
pressures
.
020
b
.
Incorrect
wheel
alignment
b
.
Check
and
adjust
wheel
alignment
.
320
c
.
Faulty
brakes
(pulls
only
when
braking)
I
c
.
Check
for
sticking/damaged
front
caliper
.
340
Steering
heavy,
poor
return-
a
.
Worn
upper
strut
bearing(s)
a
.
Replace
strut
bearings
.
310
to-center
b
.
Incorrect
tire
pressure
b
.
Check
and
correct
tire
pressures
.
020
c
.
Power
steering
system
faulty
c
.
Check
power
steering
fluid
level
.
Test
system
pressure
.
320
Front-end
or
rear-end
vibra-
a
.
Worn
strut
cartridgesor
shock
absorbers
a
.
Replace
strut
cartridges
.
310,
330
tion
or
shimmy
b
.
Worn
suspension
bushings
(control
arm
or
trail-
b
.
Replace
worn
bushings
.
310,
330
ing
arm)
c
.
Worn
front
suspension
ball
joints
(control
arm,
c
.
Replace
worn
ball
joints
.
310
steering
arm
orsteering
tie-rod
end)d
.
Unbalanced
or
bent
wheels/tires
d
.
Balance
tires
.
Check
tiresfor
uneven
wear
pat-
terns
.
Check
wheels
for
damage
.
e
.
Loose
wheel
lug
boits
e
.
Tighten
lug
boits
to
proper
torque
.
Poor
stability,
repeated
bounc-
I
a
.
Worn
strut
cartridgesor
shock
absorbers
I
a
.
Replace
strut
cartridges
.
310,
330
ing
after
bumps,
suspension
bottoms
outeasily
Suspension
noise
(especially
a
.
Worn
front
upper
strut
bearings
a
.
Replaceupper
strut
bearings
.
310
over
bumps)
b
.
Loose
front
strut
cartridge
b
.
Check/tighten
strut
cartridge
collar
nut
.
310
c
.
Worn
suspensionbushings
(control
arm
or
trail-
c
.
Replace
worn
bushings
.
310,
330
ing
arm)d
.
Worn
stabilizer
bar
rubber
mounts
d
.
Replace
stabilizer
bar
rubber
mounts
.
310,
330
e
.
Loose
suspension
crossmember
e
.
Check
crossmember
for
damage
.
Tighten
mounting
boits
.
Uneven
ride
height
a
.
Incorrect
coil
springs
a
.
Measure
ride
height
and
replacesprings
as
re-
quired
.
310,
330
b
.
Bent
or
damaged
suspension
components
b
.
Inspect,
repair/replace
asnecessary
.
310,
330
c
.
Sagging
coil
springs
c
.
Measure
ride
height
and
replace
springs
as
re-
quired
.
310,
330
Wheel
noise,
continuous
I
a
.
Worn
wheel
bearing
I
a
.
Replacewheel
bearing
.
310,
330
growling,
may
be
more
notíce-
able
when
turning
Steering
loose,
imprecise
a
.
Incorrect
tire
pressure
a
.
Check
and
correct
tire
pressures
.
020
-
b
.
Loose
steering
gearmounting
bolt(s)
b
.
Inspect
and
tighten
boits
.
320
c
.
Worn
tie
rodend(s)
c
.
Replace
tie
rod(s)
and
align
wheels
.
320
d
.
Faulty
front
wheel
bearing
d
.
Replace
wheel
bearing
.
310
e
.
Worn
or
damaged
steering
gear
e
.
Adjust
or
replace
steering
gear
.
320
f
.
Worn
tires
f
.
Replace
tires
.
010
SUSPENSION
AND
STEERING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Page 262 of 759
310-
6
FRONT
SUSPENSION
3
.
Working
at
steering
arm,
remove
control
arm
balljoint
nut
.
See
Fig
.
8
.
Press
ball
joint
out
ofsteering
arm
.
Fig
.
8
.
Control
arm
ball
joint
nut
at
steering
arm
(arrow)
.
4
.
Remove
control
arm
to
subframe
crossmember
ball
joint
nut
.
Separate
ball
joint
from
crossmember
.
Work-
ing
at
other
end
of
control
arm,
remove
bolts
attaching
control
arm
bushing
carrier
to
body
.
See
Fig
.
9
.
Fig
.
9
.
Control
arm
bushing
carrier
bolts
(arrows)
.
0012117
0011960
5
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Make
sure
al¡
thread
bores,
bolts,
nuts
and
mating
surfaces
are
clean
.
Use
new
self-locking
nutsor
bolts,
where
applicable
.
WARNING-
"
Do
not
reuse
self-locking
nuts
or
bolts
.
They
are
designed
to
be
used
only
once
and
may
failif
re-
used
.
"
Bolts
and
nuts
coated
with
a
focking
compound
from
the
factory
shouldnot
be
refnstalled
.
Always
replace`micro-encapsulated"
fasteners
such
as
the
steering
arm-to-strutbolts
.
CONTROL
ARMS
Tightening
Torques
"
Control
arm
balljoint
to
subframe
crossmember
.
..
...
...
.
.
85
Nm
(62
ft-Ib)
"
Control
arm'ball
joint
to
steering
arm
.
65
Nm
(48
ft-Ib)
"
Control
arm
bushing
carrier
to
body
.
.
47
Nm
(34
ft-Ib)
"
Stabilizer
bar
link
to
control
arm
(M8)
.
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
"
Road
wheel
to
hub
.
...
...
.
.
100±10
Nm
(74±7
ft-Ib)
Outer
control
arm
ball
joint,
replacing
(except
M3
models)
On
all
models
except
Mas,
the
outer
balljoint
is
available
as
a
replacement
part
.
The
ball
joint
can
be
replaced
with
the
control
arm
installed
.
Special
tools
are
requiredto
replace
the
balljoínt
.
Read
the
procedure
through
before
beginning
thejob
.
1
.
Disconnect
stabilizer
bar
link
from
control
arm
asde-
scribed
later
in
this
repair
group
.
NOTE-
On
M3
models,
the
stabilizer
bar
link
attaches
to
the
strut
.
tt
fs
not
necessary
to
disconnect
the
stabilizer
bar
link
on
M3
models
for
thfs
repair
procedure
.
2
.
Loosen
nut
for
balljointuntil
it
contacts
steering
arm
.
3
.
Using
a
suitable
ball
joint
tool,
separate
joint
from
steer-
íng
arm
.
Remove
ball
joint
mounting
nut
and
pullball
joint
out
of
steering
arm
.
4
.
Mark
position
of
balljoint
guide
to
control
arm
.
See
Fig
.
10
.
0012718
Fig
.
10
.
Mark
installed
position
of
ball
joint
guide
to
control
arm
(sr-
row)
.
5
.
Move
suspension
strut
out
of
way
and
press
ball
joint
out
of
control
arm
.
Page 263 of 759
6
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
"
Make
sure
control
arm
ball
joint
taper
bore
is
clean
and
free
of
any
corrosion
.
"
Press
new
balljoint
into
position,
making
sure
to
align
balljoint
guide
with
mark
made
earlier
.
"
Verify
that
locking
clip
on
new
ball
joint
faces
towards
center
of
vehicle
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Control
arm
ball
jointto
steering
arm
.
65
Nm
(48
ft-Ib)
"
Stabilizer
bar
link
to
control
arm
(M8)
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
"
Road
wheel
to
hub
.
...
...
.
.
100±10
Nm
(74t7
ft-lb)
Control
arm
bushing,
replacing
Control
arm
bushings
should
aiways
be
replaced
in
pairs
and
the
two
bushings
and
bushing
carriers
should
have
the
same
markings,
indicating
same
manufacturer
.
1
.
Raisecar
.
WARNING-
Make
sure
that
the
car
is
firmly
supportedonjackstandsdesigned
for
the
purpose
.
Place
the
jackstands
beneath
a
structural
chassis
point
.
Do
not
place
jack
stands
undersuspension
parts
.
2
.
Unbolt
control
arm
bushing
carrier
from
body
.
3
.
Mark
installed
position
of
bushing
to
control
arm
.
See
Fig
.
11
.
assembly
off
control
arm
.
lnl~
0012145
FRONT
SUSPENSION
310-
7
NOTE-
The
kerosene-like
special
lubricant
is
used
only
asan
aid
in
installing
the
bushing
to
the
control
arm
stub
.
Workmustbe
carried
out
in
as
short
a
time
as
possible
.
Within
30
minutes
the
control
arm
bushing
will
be
`glued"
in
position
on
the
control
arm
.
CAUTION-
BMW
part
numbers
areprovided
for
reference
only
and
are
subject
to
change
.
Always
rely
on
an
authorized
BMW
dealerparts
department
for
the
most
up-to-date
information
.
6
.
Press
new
rubber
control
arm
bushing
assembly
onto
the
end
of
control
arm
to
proper
depth
(as
marked)
.
NOTE-
Be
sure
toreinstall
the
bushing
carrier
to
the
control
arm
correctly
.
The
carrier
has
centering
bores
on
side
.
This
side
must
face
up
towards
body
.
See
Fig
.
12
.
Fig
.
12
.
Control
arm
bushing
carrier
centering
bores
must
face
up
.
7
.
Immediately
bolt
control
arm
bushing
carrier
to
body,
torque
boits
and
lower
car
to
ground
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Control
arm
bushing
carrier
to
body
.
.
47
Nm
(34
ft-ib)
Fig
.
11
.
Before
removingbushing
from
control
arm,
mark
installed
po-
sition
of
old
bushing
to
control
arm
.
Insta¡¡
new
bushing
in
same
position
.
8
.
With
car
lowered
to
ground
and
loaded
as
described
earlier,
bounce
suspensiona
few
times,
then
leave
car
4
.
Using
appropriate
press
tools,
pull
control
arm
bushing
undisturbed
for
a
minimum
of
30
minutes
.
CAUTION-
5
.
Coat
end
of
control
arm
with
BMW
special
lubricant
I
Failure
to
follow
the
above
procedure
may
impair
part
no
.
8122
9
407284
.
the
car's
handling
and
stability
.
CONTROLARMS
Page 264 of 759
310-
8
FRONT
SUSPENSION
FRONT
WHEEL
BEARINGS
The
front
wheel
bearings
are
permanently
sealed
and
re-
quire
no
maintenance
.
The
bearing
is
integral
with
the
wheel
hub
and
pressed
onto
the
steering
arm
stub
axle
.
Special
press
tools
are
requiredto
replace
the
front
wheel
bearings
.
Read
the
procedure
through
before
beginning
the
job
.
Front
wheel
bearing,
replacing
1
.
Raise
car
and
remove
wheel
.
WARNING-
Make
sure
that
the
car
is
firmly
supportedon
jack
stands
designed
for
the
purpose
.
Place
the
jack
stands
beneatha
structural
chassis
point
.
Do
not
place
jack
stands
under
suspension
parts
.
2
.
Pry
off
dust
cap
from
centerof
wheel
hub
.
Bend
back
staked
part
of
wheel
hub
(axle)
collar
nut
.
See
Fig
.
13
.
Fig
.
13
.
Staked
part
of
wheel
hub
collar
nut
to
be
bent
back
(arrow)
.
3
.
Remount
wheel
and
lug
bolts
.
4
.
Lower
canto
ground
.
With
an
assistant
applying
brakes,
loosen
collar
nut
.
Do
not
remove
completely
.
NOTE-
The
wheel
hub
collar
nut
is
tightened
to
a
torque
of
290
Nm
(214
ft-Ib)
.
Make
sure
the
car
is
firmly
on
the
ground
.
FRONT
WHEEL
BEARINGS
6
.
Remove
ABS
wheel
speed
sensor
.
Refer
to
Fig
.
3
.
7
.
Remove
brake
caliper
assembly
and
brake
rotor
as
de-
scribed
in
340
Brakes
.
Leave
brakehose
connected
to
caliper
.
Suspend
caliper
assembly
from
chassis
using
stiff
wire
.
8
.
Remove
wheel
hub
collar
nut
.
9
.
Remove
wheel
hub
with
integral
wheel
bearing
from
steering
arm
using
a
puller
.
See
Fig
.
14
.
0011200
Fig
.
14
.
Wheel
hub
with
integral
wheel
bearing
being
removed
using
a
puller
.
NOTE-
If
bearing
inner
race
stays
on
steering
arm,
remove
splash
guard
and
usetwo
jaw
puller
to
remove
race
.
10
.
Insta¡¡
splash
guard
and
new
dust
shield
behind
bear-
ing
.
Press
new
wheel
hub/bearing
assembly
on
using
appropriate
press
tools
.
NOTE-
When
pressing
the
wheel
hublbearing
on,
apply
force
only
to
the
bearing
inner
race
.
11
.
Install
new
collar
nut
.
Do
not
tighten
nut
to
its
final
torque
atthis
time
.
"
Install
brake
rotor
and
brake
caliper
.
See
340
Brakes
.
"
Mount
wheel
and
lug
boits
.
Lower
canto
ground
to
gain
leverage
.
12
.
With
an
assistant
applying
brakes,
tighten
collar
nut
and
then
stake
nut
toaxle
.
5
.
Raise
car
and
remove
wheel
.
13
.
Raisecar
and
remove
wheel
.
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320
Steering
and
Wheel
Alignment
GENERAL
...
.
.
.
...
.
....
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
320-1
Outer
tie
rod
end,
replacing
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
320-4
Tie
rod,
replacing
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.......
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
320-5
STEERING
WHEEL
320-1
Steering
wheel,
removing
and
installing
.....
320-1
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
.
.
.
.........
.
.....
.320-5
POWER
STEERING
SYSTEM
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
320-2
Front
Toe-in
and
Toe
Difference
Angle
.
.
...
.
320-6
Power
steering
pump,
Rear
Toe-in
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
................
320-6
removing
and
installing
..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
320-2
Wheel
Alignment
Specifications
.....
.
......
320-6
Power
steering
system,
bleeding
and
filling
.
.
320-3
STEERING
GEAR
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
320-3
Steering
gear
rack,
removing
and
installing
.
...
.
..
.
..
..
..
.
..
.
320-3
GENERAL
STEERING
WHEEL
This
repair
group
covers
servicing
of
the
mechanical
and
The
BMW
E36
is
equipped
with
an
SRS
airbag
mounted
in
hydraulic
components
of
the
steering
system,
including
wheel
the
steering
wheel
.
Improper
handling
of
the
airbag
could
alignment
information
.
cause
serious
injury
.
The
airbag
is
an
explosivedevice
and
should
be
treated
with
extreme
caution
.
Always
follow
the
air-
The
variable-assist
power
steering
system
consistsof
an
bag
removal
procedure
as
outlined
in
721
Airbag
System
engine-driven
hydraulic
pump,
a
rack-and-pinion
steering
(SRS)
.
gear
assembly
with
an
integral
hydraulic
control
valve,
and
connecting
linkage
to
the
road
wheels
.
WARNING-
"
The
BMW
Supplemental
Restraint
System
(SRS)
At
lowspeeds,
maximum
power
assist
is
provided
to
ease
is
complex
and
special
precautions
must
be
ob-
parking
and
city
driving
.
At
high
speeds,
assist
is
reduced
to
served
when
servicing
.
Serious
injury
may
result
ensure
stability
.
The
power
steering
system
varies
assist
if
system
service
is
attempted
by
persons
unfa-
based
on
engine
speed
.
miliar
with
the
BMW
SRS
and
its
approved
ser-
vice
procedures
.
BMW
specifies
that
all
ING-
inspection
and
service
shouldbe
performed
by
WARN
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
.
"
Do
not
reuse
self-locking
nuts
.
They
are
de-signed
to
beused
only
once
and
may
failif
re-
"
BMW
Supplemental
Restraint
Systems
(SRS)
used
.
Always
replace
them
with
new
locking
nuts
.
are
equipped
with
a
back-up
power
supply
inside
the
SRS
control
module
.
A
10minute
waiting
"
Do
not
ínstall
bolts
and
nuts
coated
with
under-
shouldbe
observed
after
the
battery
cable
has
coating
wax,
as
correct
tightening
torque
cannot
been
disconnected
.
This
will
allow
the
reserve
be
assured
.
Always
clean
the
threads
with
sol-
power
supply
to
discharge
.
vent
before
installation,
or
install
new
parts
.
"
Do
not
attempt
to
weldor
straighten
any
steering
components
.
Always
replace
damaged
parts
.
NOTE-
For
information
on
steering
column-mounted
switches
and
the
ignition
lock,
see
612
Switches
and
Electrical
Accessories
.
STEERING
AND
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
320-1
Caster
and
Camber
.
.
.
.
.
...........
.
....
320-5
TABLES
a
.
Front
Wheel
Alignment
Specifications
.
...
.......
320-6
b
.
Rear
Wheel
Alignment
Specifications
.
...
.......
320-6
Steering
wheel,
removing
and
installing
1
.
Center
steering
wheel
.
Make
sure
front
wheelsare
pointed
straight
ahead
.
2
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
and
cover
terminal
with
insulating
material
.
CAUTION-
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
page
viii
.
STEERING
WHEEL
Page 271 of 759
Fig
.
8
.
Measuring
tie
rod
end
position
(for
reference
only)
.
3
.
Loosen
outer
tie
rod
end
lock
nut
.
See
Fig
.
9
.
Lock
nut
4
.
Unscrew
tie
rod
end
from
steering
gear
.
0012143
"
Make
sure
all
threaded
parts
are
clean
.
Replace
self-
locking
nuts
and
inner
tie
rod
lockplate
.
"
Install
outer
tie
rod
end
to
new
tie
rod
using
reference
measurement
recorded
earlier
.
Fig
.
9
.
Outer
tie
rod
end
lock
nut
(arrow)
.
"
Have
car
professionally
aligned
.
5
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Make
sure
all
thread-
ed
parts
are
clean
.
Have
thecar
professionally
aligned
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Outer
tie
rod
end
losteering
arm
....
45
Nm
(33
ft-Ib)
"
Outer
tie
rod
end
lock
nut
..
.......
.
35
Nm
(26
ft-Ib)
Tie
rod,
replacing
1
.
Raise
car,
remove
outer
tie
rod
end
ball
jointnut,
and
press
out
outer
tie
rod
end
ball
joint
as
described
above
.
2
.
Make
a
reference
measurement
of
outer
tie
rod
end
to
tie
rod
.
See
Fig
.
8
.
Record
measurement
NOTE-
Accurate
measuring
of
the
tía
rod
end
in
reference
to
the
tie
rod
will
help
to
approximate
wheel
alignment
when
new
parts
are
installed
.
STEERING
AND
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
320-
5
3
.
Loosen
rack
boot
bellows
clamp
and
slide
bellows
back
.
Inspect
boot
for
any
signof
damage
.
Replace
if
necessary
.
4
.
Unlock
inner
tie
rod
end
lockplate
using
pliers
.
5
.
Using
special
tool,
unscrew
inner
tie
rod
end
from
steeringrack
.
See
Fig
.
10
.
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
Caster
and
Camber
Fig
.
10
.
Special
tool
(arrow)
installed
on
inner
tie
rod
end
.
6
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal,
noting
the
following
:
Tightening
Torques
"
Outer
tie
rod
end
to
steering
arm
..
.
.
45
Nm
(33
ft-Ib)
"
Outer
tie
rod
end
lock
nut
..........
35
Nm
(26
ft-Ib)
"
Inner
tie
rod
to
steering
gear
.......
71
Nm
(52
ft-Ib)
Proper
handling,
stability,
tire
wear,
and
driving
ease
de-
pendupon
the
correct
alignment
of
al¡
four
wheels
.
The
front
axle
is
aligned
in
relation
to
the
rear
axie,
then
the
front
wheels
are
aligned
in
relation
to
one
another
.
This
is
known
as
a
four-
wheel
or
thrust-axis
alignment
.
The
BMW
E36
uses
a
sophisticated
multi-link
suspension
at
the
front
and
rear
of
the
car
.
Proper
alignment
requires
computerized
alignment
equipment
.
Front
and
rear
caster
and
Camber
are
both
fixed
by
the
de-
sign
of
the
car
.
Any
deviations
are
usually
the
result
of
worn
or
damaged
suspension
or
body
parts
.
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
Page 276 of 759
330-
4
REAR
SUSPENSION
7
.
Installation
is
reverse
ofremoval,
noting
the
following
:
"
Make
sure
all
threaded
bolts,
nuts
and
makng
surfaces
are
clean
.
"
Instan
shock
absorber
finto
shock
tower
using
a
new
uppermounting
gasket
and
new
self-locking
nuts
.
"
Tighten
lower
boltto
its
final
torque
oncecar
is
on
ground
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Road
wheel
to
hub
.........
100±10
Nm
(74±7
ft-Ib)
"
Shock
absorber
to
trailing
arm
(car
in
normalloaded
position)
......
77
Nm
(57
ft-Ib)
"
Shock
absorber
to
upper
mount
.....
14
Nm
(10
ft-Ib)
"
Shock
absorber
upper
mount
to
body
(M8
self-locking
nuts)
.............
24
Nm
(17
ft-Ib)
Coil
spring,
removing
and
installing
WARNING
-
"
The
coil
spring
is
undercompressive
force
and
ís
extremely
dangerous
until
compression
isre-
moved
.
"
lt
is
recommended
that
a
restraining
chain
be
in-
stalled
between
the
bottomof
the
coil
spring
and
the
upper
control
arm
to
retain
the
spring
in
case
of
accidental
release
.
Personal
injury
can
result
if
the
compressed
coil
spring
is
not
released
slowly
and
carefully
.
"
Make
sure
that
the
car
is
firmly
supported
on
jack
standsdesigned
for
the
purpose
.
Place
the
jack
standsbeneatha
structural
chassis
point
.
Do
not
place
jack
stands
under
suspension
parts
.
1
.
Raise
car
and
remove
rear
wheel
.
2
.
Support
suspension
arm
from
below
using
a
transmis-
sion
jack
orequívalent
.
Tightening
Torques
3
.
Remove
drive
axle
from
final
drive
.
See
Fig
.
6
.
Suspend
"
Drive
axle
to
final
drive
flange
drive
axle
from
chassis
using
stiff
wire
.
M8
Torx
bolt
.
..
...
.
.............
64
Nm
(47
ft-Ib)
M10
Torx
bolt
...................
83
Nm
(62
ft-Ib)
4
.
Disconnect
shock
absorber
from
traíling
arm
.
"
Road
wheel
to
hub
.........
100±10
Nm
(74±7
ft-Ib)
"
Shock
absorber
to
trailing
arm
......
77
Nm
(57
ft-Ib)
5
.
Lower
suspension
slowly
and
carefully
until
the
com-
pressed
coil
spring
is
fully
unloaded
.
CAUTION
-
The
shock
absorber
prevents
the
drive
axle
and
trailíng
arm
from
drooping
too
far,
so
always
sup-port
the
trailing
arm
before
removing
the
shock
.
Damage
to
drive
axle
CV
joints
can
result
.
6
.
Remove
restraining
chain
and
remove
coi¡
spring
.
REAR
WHEEL
BEARINGS
Fig
.
6
.
Driveaxle
to
final
drive
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
.
0012103
7
.
If
spring
is
to
be
reused,
carefully
inspect
it
for
any
sur-
face
damage
or
corrosion
.
Inspect
spring
mounts
for
any
signs
of
damage
.
Replace
any
parts
showing
evi-
dence
of
wear
or
damage
.
8
.
Fit
coil
springtospring
mountsand
insta¡¡
restraíning
chaina
9
.
Slowly
lift
suspensionback
into
position,
making
sure
coil
spring
is
correctly
seated
in
upper
and
lower
coil
spring
mounts
.
10
.
When
suspension
has
been
lifted
sufficiently,
instan
shock
absorber
to
trailing
arm
.
Remove
restraining
chain
.
11
.
The
remainder
of
installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
REAR
WHEEL
BEARINGS
The
rear
wheel
bearing
is
a
unitized
assembly
and
is
not
re-
pairable
separately
.
See
Fig
.
7
.
Special
press
tools,
to
be
used
with
the
trailing
arm
at-
tached
to
the
car,
are
requiredto
replace
the
wheel
bearings
.
Read
the
procedure
through
before
beginning
thejob
.
Page 299 of 759
6
.
Disconnect
ABS
electrical
connectors
.
Label
and
then
disconnect
brake
lines
from
hydraulic
brake
unit
.
Plug
openíngs
.
See
Fig
.
12
.
~
~
A
1/
B
'1v
C
~
F
lu
11
-ri
J
.
0013244
A
.
Right
front
F
Front
from
master
cylinder
B
.
Leftfront
R
.
Rear
from
master
cylinder
C
.
Rear
Fig
.
12
.
Brake
fluid
linesat
ABS
hydraulic
unit
.
WARNING
-
"
On
cars
with
All
Season
Traction
(AST),
special
BMW
service
equipment
is
required
to
properly
bleed
the
Antilock
Brake
System
(ABS)
.
Removal
of
the
ABS
hydraulic
unit
is
not
recommended
un-
less
this
equipment
is
available
.
For
safetyrea-
sons,
the
brake
system
on
cars
with
ABS
must
not
be
bled
using
the
procedures
described
inthis
repair
group
.
"
Do
not
mix
up
the
fluid
fines
at
the
ABS
hydraulic
unit
Label
all
connections
before
disconnecting
.
7
.
Remove
ABS
hydraulic
unit
from
engine
compartment
.
8
.
Working
inside
car,
remove
panel(s)
frombeneath
steering
column
to
access
pedal
assembly
.
See513
In-
terior
Trim
.
12
.
Make
sure
al¡
nuts,
fluid
couplings,
thread
bores
and
mating
surfaces
are
clean
.
BRAKES
340-
9
0011261
Fig
.
13
.
Brake
pedal
clevispin
and
retaining
clip
(A)
.
Brake
booster
mounting
nuts
shown
at
arrows
.
13
.
If
necessary,
mount
master
cylinder
to
vacuum
booster
using
a
new
O-ríng
and
newself-locking
nuts
.
CAUTION-
Do
not
over-torque
the
master
cylinder
mounting
bolts
.
This
could
damage
the
brake
booster
and
prevent
proper
vacuum
build-up
.
14
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
Rmoval
.
"
Bleed
brakes
as
described
earlier
.
"
Check
and,
if
necessary,
adjust
brake
light
switch
above
brake
pedal
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Brakemaster
cylinder
to
brake
booster
...........
.
..
..
...
26
Nm
(18
ft-Ib)
"
Brake
booster
to
bulkhead
.
.
..
..
...
22
Nm
(16
ft-Ib)
"
Brake
fluidline
to
master
cylinder
or
ABS
hydraulic
unit
.......
.
..
17-19
Nm
(13-14
ft-lb)
9
.
Remove
clip
and
clevis
pin
from
brake
booster
pushrod
and
disconnect
it
from
brakepedal
.
Remove
brake
booster
mounting
nuts
.
See
Fig
.
13
.
NOTE-
10
.
Working
in
engine
compartment,
remove
brake
booster
When
replacing
the
brake
booster
one-way
valve
or
together
with
master
cylinder
.
vacuum
hose,
install
the
valve
so
that
the
molded
arrow
is
pointing
toward
the
intake
manifold
.
Use
new
hose
11
.
If
booster
or
master
cylinder
O-ring
is
being
replaced,
clamps
.
disconnect
master
cylinder
from
brake
booster
.
BRAKE
BOOSTER