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86 10 ... Removing Shock Absorber From Overrunning Equipment

Check the overrunning equipment shock absorber while installed to ascertain whether it needs to be replaced.

Apply handbrake. Push in and pull out tow ball end by hand. If it is very easy to pull out the tow ball end, the shock absorber must be replaced.

NOTE: Complete disassembly of overrunning equipment and guide bush, refer to 86 10 ... REMOVING OVERRUNNING EQUIPMENT/MAINTAINING OR REPLACING GUIDE BUSH/INSTALLING OVERRUNNING EQUIPMENT .

Release screw (1) and remove. Pull out internal shock absorber (2) from opening in tow tube (3) towards rear.

Installation: 

Tightening Torque: 86 10 15AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber, Tow Tube & Screw
G04773392Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Push in new shock absorber (1) through opening in tow tube (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber & Tow Tube
G04786711Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.