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Front Axle - Special Tools - e92/e93 BMW M3 E90

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31 1 140 Open-end wrench WAF 16/18

Minimum set: Mechanical tools

Note. For bracing ball joint of hinged bracket.

Series: E81, E82, E83, E85, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93

Storage location: C47, C48

SI number: 1 24 03 (040)

Order number: 31 1 140

Open-end wrench WAF 16/18

Scheme 229

Scheme 229: 31 1 140 Open-end wrench WAF 16/18

31 2 100 Fixture

Minimum set: Mechanical tools

Note. For detaching drive flange from all rear differentials

Series: E28, E30, E31, E32, E36, E36/7, E38, E39, E46, E52, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67, E81, E82, E83, E85, E86, E87, E90, E91, E92, E93, RR1, RR2

Scheme 230

Scheme 230: 31 2 100 Fixture

Transmission: Rear diff. 188kom, rear diff. 220kom, rear diff. type G, rear diff. type K, rear diff. type M

Storage location: C7

Order number: 31 2 100

Fixture

Consisting of

1 = 31 2 101 Spindle

Note. All rear differentials

2 = 31 2 102 Frame

Note. All rear differentials

3 = 31 2 103 Pull-off plate

Note. Model series: E28

4 = 31 2 104 Pull-off plate

Note. Model series: E30 and all rear differentials

6 = 31 2 106 Thrust piece

Note. Model series: E31, E32, E36

31 2 110 Fixture

Minimum set: Mechanical tools

Note. For installing front wheel bearing unit special tool 31 2 113 for E67 and RR

Series: E28, E36, E46, E53, E60, E61, E67, E83, E85, E86, E90, E91, E92, RR1

Storage location: B6

Order number: 31 2 110

Fixture

Scheme 231

Scheme 231: 31 2 110 Fixture

Consisting of

1 = 31 2 111 Spindle

Note. With guide sleeve

2 = 31 2 112 Thrust sleeve

3 = 31 2 113 Nut with bearing

31 2 210 Socket wrench socket WAF 21

Minimum set: Mechanical tools

Note. For releasing shock absorber threaded connection (front axle with EDC)

Series: E38, E39, E46, E52, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E81, E82, E83, E85, E86, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, R50, R52, R53, R55

Storage location: A11

SI number: 1 06 94 (801)

Order number: 31 2 210

Socket wrench socket WAF 21

Scheme 232

Scheme 232: 31 2 210 Socket wrench socket WAF 21

31 2 220 Support plate

In conjunction with: 00 2 030 (not included in minimum kit)

Note. For supporting front axle and exhaust system during installation work

Series: E12, E21, E23, E24, E28, E30, E30/C, E30tou, E31, E32, E32/3, E34, E34tou, E36, E36/2, E36/3, E36/5, E36/7, E36/C, E36tou, E38, E38/3, E39, E39PL, E39tou, E46, E46/16, E46/2, E46/3, E46/5, E46/C, E52, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67, E68, E70, E81, E83, E85, E86, E87, E90, E91, E92, E93, R50, R53, RR1

Scheme 233

Scheme 233: 31 2 220 Support plate

Storage location: B37

SI number: 1 06 94 (801)

Order number: 31 2 220

Support plate

31 2 230 Socket

Minimum set: Mechanical tools

Note. For expanding steering knuckle during spring strut removal

Series: E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67, E70, E71, E81, E82, E83, E85, E86, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93

Storage location: C47

SI number: 1 05 03 (969)

Order number: 31 2 230

Socket

Scheme 234

Scheme 234: 31 2 230 Socket

31 2 240 Puller

Minimum set: Mechanical tools

Note. For removing control arms from steering knuckle.

Series: E38, E39, E52, E53, E60, E61, E70, E71, E83, E90, E91, E92, R50, R52, R53, RR1, RR2

Storage location: C12

SI number: 1 06 94 (801)

Order number: 31 2 240

Scheme 235

Scheme 235: 31 2 240 Puller

Puller

Consisting of

1 = 31 2 241 Upper part

2 = 31 2 242 Lower part

3 = 31 2 243 Spindle

4 = 31 2 244 Pressure screw

5 = 31 2 245 Straight pin

6 = 31 2 246 Lower part

Note. For forcing control arm off wheel guide joint E53, E83

7 = 31 2 247 Lower part

Note. For forcing control arm off wheel guide joint E70. SI 1 01 07 (333)

31 2 300 Extractor

Minimum set: Mechanical tools

Note. For pressing steering tie rod off wheel carrier.

Series: E60, E61, E83, E90, E91, E92

Storage location: C48

SI number: 1 24 03 (040)

Order number: 31 2 300

Extractor

Scheme 236

Scheme 236: 31 2 300 Extractor

Consisting of

1 = 31 2 301 Pressure bolt

2 = 31 2 302 Lower section

3 = 31 2 303 Upper section

4 = 31 2 304 Spindle and dowel pin

31 2 310 Extractor

Minimum set: Mechanical tools

Note. For pressing steering tie rod off wheel carrier.

Series: E60, E61, E83, E90, E91, E92, R55, R56

Storage location: B86

SI number: 01 23 06 (308)

Order number: 31 2 310

Extractor

Scheme 237

Scheme 237: 31 2 310 Extractor

Consisting of

1 = 31 2 311 Pressure bolt

2 = 31 2 312 Lower section

3 = 31 2 313 Upper section

4 = 31 2 314 Spindle and dowel pin

31 3 030 Press-in and press-out tool

Minimum set: Mechanical tools

Note. For rubber bearings on trailing arm

Series: E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67, E70, E81, E82, E83, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02

Storage location: B46

SI number: 1 14 01(766)

Order number: 31 3 030

Press-in and press-out tool

Scheme 238

Scheme 238: 31 3 030 Press-in and press-out tool

Consisting of

1 = 31 3 031 Thrust piece

2 = 31 3 032 Bushing

31 3 140 Pin wrench

Note. For loosening and tightening McPherson strut threaded connection when replacing shock absorber

Model: 2002

Order number: 31 3 140

Pin wrench

Scheme 239

Scheme 239: 31 3 140 Pin wrench

31 3 340 Spring tensioner

Minimum set: Mechanical tools

Note. For tensioning coil springs when removing and installing spring strut. Used only in conjunction with repair instructions.

Series: E31, E36, E36/2, E36/3, E36/5, E36/7, E36/C, E36tou, E38, E38/3, E39, E39PL, E39tou, E46, E46/16, E46/2, E46/3, E46/5, E46/C, E52, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67, E70, E71, E81, E82, E83, E85, E86, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, R50, R52, R53, R55, R56

Scheme 240

Scheme 240: 31 3 340 Spring tensioner

Storage location: Single

SI number: 1 11 99 (438)

Order number: 31 3 340

Spring tensioner

Consisting of

1 = 31 3 341 Spring tensioner, individual

2 = 31 3 342 Replacement pin

31 3 350 Spring holder

Minimum set: Mechanical tools

In conjunction with: 31 3 340 and 31 3 360

Note. For locating coil springs during tensioning. No. 31 3 350 reserved for consecutive sub-number spring tensioner 31 3 340.

Series: E31, E36, E36/7, E38, E39, E46, E52, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67, E70, E71, E81, E82, E83, E85, E86, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, R50, R52, R53, R55, R56

Scheme 241

Scheme 241: 31 3 350 Spring holder

Storage location: Single

SI number: 1 11 99 (438)

Order number: 31 3 350

Spring holder

Consisting of

1 = 31 3 351 Spring holder (2 x)

Note. To be used with repair instructions only

2 = 31 3 352 Spring holder (2 x)

Note. To be used with repair instructions only

3 = 31 3 353 Spring holder (2 x)

Note. To be used with repair instructions only

4 = 31 3 354 Spring holder ring

Note. To be used with repair instructions only

5 = 31 3 355 Spring holder

Note. To be used with repair instructions only

6 = 31 3 356 Centering ring

Note. To be used with repair instructions only

7 = 31 3 357 Spring holder (2 x)

Note. To be used with repair instructions only

In conjunction with: 31 3 340

8 = 31 3 358 Insertion ring

Note. To be used with repair instructions only. For insertion in spring retainer ring 31 3 354. Model series: E87

9 = 31 3 381 Spring retaining ring

Note. To be used with repair instructions only.

10 = 31 3 382 Spring retainer

Note. To be used with repair instructions only.

11 = 31 3 383 Spring retainer

Note. To be used with repair instructions only.

31 3 358 Insert ring

Note. For inserting spring retainer ring 31 3 354 model series (PL2)

Order number: 31 3 358

Insert ring

31 4 050 Take-up set

In conjunction with: 00 2 030 Hydr. lifter, 00 2 040 Basic take-up

Note. Take-up of front axle. Replaced by: 31 5 250

Series: E70, E81, E82, E83, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, R55, R56

SI number: 1 24 03 (040)

Order number: 31 4 050

Take-up set

Scheme 242

Scheme 242: 31 4 050 Take-up set

Consisting of

2 = 31 4 052 Take-up 3 and 4

Note. Model series: E83

31 4 060 Take-up set

In conjunction with: 00 2 030, 00 2 040, 31 4 051

Note. For removing and installing front axle. Replaced by: 31 5 250

Series: E60, E61, E81, E82, E86, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93

SI number: 1 15 04 (117)

Order number: 31 4 060

Take-up set

Scheme 243

Scheme 243: 31 4 060 Take-up set

31 5 110 Removal fork

Note. For removing output shaft from front axle gearbox (AWD)

Series: E53, E60, E61, E83, E90, E91, E92

SI number: 1 17 05 (212)

Order number: 31 5 110

Removal fork

Scheme 244

Scheme 244: 31 5 110 Removal fork

31 5 130 Set of impact drifts

Minimum set: Mechanical tools

In conjunction with: 00 5 500

Note. For fitting rotary shaft seals of output shafts at front axle differential

Series: E46/16, E53, E60, E61, E70, E71, E83, E90, E91, E92

Storage location: C12

Scheme 245

Scheme 245: 31 5 130 Set of impact drifts

SI number: 1 15 99 (483)

Order number: 31 5 130

Set of impact drifts

31 5 200 Pliers

Minimum set: Mechanical tools

Note. For tensioning low profile binders of rubber sleeve on front output shaft (AWD).

Series: E60, E61, E70, E71, E90, E91, E92, R55, R56

SI number: 1 04 05 175

Order number: 31 5 200

Pliers

Scheme 246

Scheme 246: 31 5 200 Pliers

Consisting of

1 = 31 5 201 Basic body

2 = 31 5 202 Matrix

31 5 220 Support

Note. For securing wheel hub when removing and installing spring strut.

Series: E46, E70, E71, E83, E85, E86, E90, E91, E92, F01, F02, R55, R56, RR1, RR2

Storage location: A19

SI number: 1 23 05 (224)

Order number: 31 5 220

Support

Scheme 247

Scheme 247: 31 5 220 Support

31 5 250 Universal axle bracket

In conjunction with: 00 2 030

Note. For accommodating all front and rear axles during removal and installation.

Series: E36, E36/2, E36/3, E36/5, E36/7, E36/C, E36tou, E38, E38/3, E39, E39PL, E39tou, E46, E46/16, E46/2, E46/3, E46/5, E46/C, E52, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67, E70, E81, E82, E83, E85, E86, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, R55, R56, RR1

Scheme 248

Scheme 248: 31 5 250 Universal axle bracket

SI number: 1 24 06 (309)

Order number: 31 5 250

Universal axle bracket

Consisting of

1 = 31 5 251 Basic unit

2 = 31 5 252 Telescopic supports (4 x)

3 = 31 5 253 Mounting adapter, U-profile (2 x)

4 = 31 5 254 Mounting adapter (2 x)

5 = 31 5 255 Mounting adapter for bores (2 x)

6 = 31 5 256 Mounting adapter for bores (2 x)

7 = 31 5 257 Tensioning strap