Facts:
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, limit values
exceeded on the shock tester), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in question are replaced.
E32, E34, E38, E39 :
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INFORMATION ON REPLACING STEERING GEAR AFTER ACCIDENT DAMAGE
Facts:
In the event of accidents or driving conditions similar to accidents,
shocklike loads can cause different types of
damage to steering gears. When a steering gear is externally undamaged, it is
sometimes only possible to
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Special tools required:
51 3 057
Fig. 27: Identifying Special Tools (51 3 057)
Insert special tool 51 3 057 in spring (1). See 51 3 050 TOOL.
Using a suitable tool (2), unlock catch (3) of fastener for wind deflector (4).
Slide fastener for wind deflector (4) and spring (1) with special tool 5