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Group 31 Front Axle Service Bulletins

Bulletin number

Title

Description

Date of issue

31 04 83 (743) Special lubricant for pressing rubber mounts onto front control arms E30 Use only lubricant P/N 81 22 9 407 284 May 1983
31 06 83 (789) Working on spring struts, shocks and springs Warns on correct procedure of strut work August 1984
31 03 85 (1087) Rubber mounts and bushings Always replace as pairs August 1985
31 01 86 (1138) Link between Stabilizer bar and control arm Re-torque link nuts at stabilizer bar to 40 -47 Nm (29-34 ft lbs.) to cure clunking at bumps January 1986
31 02 86 (1207) Noise from front suspension Clean paint from tapered ball joint seats in cross member. May 1986
31 03 86 (1259) Front wheel bearing changes from 5/86 New style dust caps on wheel bearings, do not reuse dust caps. New style of grease to prevent condensation forming inside bearing October 1986
31 01 87 (1356) Blocking of vehicle springs during shipment Rubber spacers in springs for shipping, make sure they are removed during pre delivery inspection October 1987
31 03 87 (1513) Front Axle Final Drive 325iX Fill differential with new oil slowly, allow 20 to 30 seconds before checking and considering full November 1987
 

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