Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: strut mount – BMW 5 Touring (E61). List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      Combination spanner #15
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Combination spanner #22
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Drive socket # 17 
                    
                      Drive socket # 18 
                    
                      Drive socket # 21 
                    
                      Torx bit T45
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Flat chisel
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock 
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: strut mount – BMW 5 Touring (E61). AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
Please note: all work on the car – BMW 5 Touring (E61) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW 5 Touring (E61)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Step 9

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 10

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 11

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22. Use Torx T45. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
Step 13

Clean the fasteners connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 14

Loosen the front fastener of the control arm. Use a combination spanner #18.

Step 15

Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
Step 16

Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
Step 17

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 18

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Remove the fastening bolt.

Step 20

Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.

Step 21

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW 5 Touring (E61). AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure that the steering knuckle is supported.
Step 22

Lower the car.

Step 23

Open the bonnet.

Step 24

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 25

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 26

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.

AUTODOC recommends:
BMW 5 Touring (E61) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
Step 27

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 28

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW 5 Touring (E61). Tip from AUTODOC:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 29

Compress the spring.
Step 30

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 31

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 32

Remove the top strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW 5 Touring (E61). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 33

Clean the mounting seat of the shock strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 34

Install a new top shock strut mount.
Step 35

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 64 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW 5 Touring (E61). Tip:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 36

Decompress the spring.
Step 37

Remove the assembled shock strut.

Step 38

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 39

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

AUTODOC recommends:
BMW 5 Touring (E61) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 40

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 34 Nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when screwing the fastening bolts in.
Step 41

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 42

Close the hood.

Step 43

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 44

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 45

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 46

Install the fastening bolt.

Step 47

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 81 Nm torque.
Step 48

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 49

Install the rear fastener of the control arm.

Step 50

Screw the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
Step 51

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.

Step 52

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 58 Nm torque.
Step 53

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 54

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.

Step 55

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22. Use Torx T45. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 165 Nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 56

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 57

Tighten the front fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 68 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 58

Tighten the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces). Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 68 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 59

Treat all joints of the arm. Use copper grease.

Step 60

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – BMW 5 Touring (E61). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 61

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 62

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – BMW 5 Touring (E61). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 63

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. BMW 5 Touring (E61)
Step 64

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 65

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.

Step 66

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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