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Kingrye
04-23-2007, 08:23 PM
Where was this supposed to go. I did a spring strut install and have this left over....

http://www.kollegetownrecords.com/bmw/nut1.jpg


http://www.kollegetownrecords.com/bmw/nut2.jpg

I check the bently and do not see where it goes.
Kingrye
04-23-2007, 09:46 PM
bump
DJ Genius
04-23-2007, 09:53 PM
Well, this is #13:
13 FLAT WASHER 33311125916
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/f/h/194.png
Mad Machine
04-23-2007, 09:56 PM
is that bad to leave out?
RamGoat
04-23-2007, 09:57 PM
dont feel nervous, i left #13 and #16 out from that diagram on my install
RamGoat
04-23-2007, 09:58 PM
and to be honest, i was driving around without #18 for about 5 months...UGH...! what a headache


now THATS BAD to leave out....but youre good on #16 i think
DJ Genius
04-23-2007, 09:59 PM
is that bad to leave out?

It helps to keep the dust coming from the bottom of the strut. You can live without it, but it helps a bit. It's not a biggy, but you know it's not a good idea to leave out some parts :)
patmcd
04-23-2007, 10:29 PM
Isn't that actually #13? I thought #16 was a larger silver colored piece?
DJ Genius
04-23-2007, 11:37 PM
Isn't that actually #13? I thought #16 was a larger silver colored piece?

Well actually, I think you're right, cause I checked my all washers (I have all my suspension out) and found 3 washers. One was big flat washer (#17), another was covering the bearing (#16), so the 3rd one would be the one OP is asking about (#13).
Thanks for spotting it, patmcd.
Kingrye
04-24-2007, 08:28 AM
the should not be called a flat washer. I am going to attempt to install this with the suspsion loaded
Kaboom
04-24-2007, 08:32 AM
the quality of those photo's are amazing !!
patmcd
04-24-2007, 10:36 AM
the should not be called a flat washer. I am going to attempt to install this with the suspsion loaded

Your not going to get those in while the suspension loaded. You'll have to disassemble the strut to put those in.
Kingrye
04-24-2007, 03:44 PM
Your not going to get those in while the suspension loaded. You'll have to disassemble the strut to put those in.

why will i have to dissasemble if they go on top. can I just give it a few blasts with impact gun then refine with torque wrench?
Tefal
04-24-2007, 03:49 PM
the washers concave, isnt there a washer that goes on top of the shock stancion under 18
Kingrye
04-24-2007, 08:28 PM
i am so confused there are 3 washers which one is this?
Ronnaferd
04-24-2007, 09:57 PM
you will definitely want that washer back in there!!! without it the top of the strut is pushing up the wrong way.

Here is what that piece does.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/Ronnaferd86/IMG_5683.jpg
Tefal
04-25-2007, 07:06 PM
you will definitely want that washer back in there!!! without it the top of the strut is pushing up the wrong way.

Here is what that piece does.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/Ronnaferd86/IMG_5683.jpg
Knew i was right! Well done to u 2