Re: 1988 735i loose strut..how is it tightened?

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Re: 1988 735i loose strut..how is it tightened?

:) :)	24 Aug 2007 19:56
Hello, I figured it out. I jacked up the car and held the top strut nut (17mm) while a friend turned the large nut with a pair of large channel locks. This large nut was under the fender well up high by the strut mount bearings... Thanks so much for the help!! :)Nate

Dave Plowman (News)

24 Aug 2007 12:25

> Hello:) I had this problem about 2 years ago on the passenger side and
> took it in to the mechanic. I remember him taking a large pair of
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> were new about 2 years ago. I was hearing a noise over bumps on the
> left side that why I went searching for the problem. Thank :)Nate

I checked my E39 - that has a hex (allen socket) in the top of the rod
which you use to stop it turning. To torque correctly you'll need one
which fits a torque wrench and a suitable spanner for the nut. Although
I'd guess there is a special tool. I'm pretty certain my long gone E28 had
the same arrangement - it's the only one I've changed the struts on.

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:) :)

22 Aug 2007 17:57

Hello:) I had this problem about 2 years ago on the passenger side and
took it in to the mechanic. I remember him taking a large pair of
channel lock pliers to hold something under the fender while he
tightened the top strut nut. My mechanic is now gone and I peaked under
the fender and dont see where could of put it to stop the strut from
spinning while tightening? I dont want to put it on the chrome rod
unless that how its done? I put the car in the air and grabbed the tire
at 9 and 3 'clock and can see the whole assembly move. Strut mounts
were new about 2 years ago. I was hearing a noise over bumps on the
left side that why I went searching for the problem. Thank :)Nate

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