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Strut With Coil Spring: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 645Ci and 2004 BMW 645Ci. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace self-locking nuts. If no centering pin is fitted, align support bearing using markings to wheel arch. If centering pin is fitted, align spring strut using centering pin to bore in wheel arch or using studs to wheel arch and push upwards. On all vehicles, tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  2. Align front axle. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES in WHEEL ALIGNMENT article.