Quote:
Originally Posted by Sail Boat
Could be totally wrong, but don't you drive an F30? I really don't think its possible to remove them safely, meaning without scraping the fenders, without unbolting the LCA's...
|
Both my F30 and F22 have new suspension systems. I only did my M240i a couple of weeks ago. The trick is not to try 'rotate' the strut out of the fender whilst still in the hub. Instead leave one loose bolt in the top hat, with the hub flange expander tool in place, twist the damper to loosen it, then apply downwards pressure on the brake hub, pushing the LCA's down until the end of the damper is clear.
Aim the now free end of the damper into the free space behind the hub, remove the last top hat bolt and drop the damper down and out. Nowhere near your paintwork.
Actually I have to do it again soon (wrong springs supplied), so will take some pics.