{"id":3498,"date":"2022-10-21T23:45:34","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T21:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diy-leonmotors.de\/?p=3498"},"modified":"2025-06-16T09:34:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T07:34:48","slug":"hydromount-tension-strut-replacement-instructions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diy-leonmotors.de\/en\/hydrolager-zugstrebe-wechseln-anleitung\/","title":{"rendered":"Replacing the Hydrobearings incl. Tension Strut | Instructions BMW F models"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Here, we guide you step-by-step with instructions on how to replace the tension strut, including the hydrobearings. This DIY guide can be applied to all BMW F models (including xDrive). To learn more about how damage can occur and the symptoms of a defective hydrobearing, click here: Causes & Symptoms of a Defective Hydrobearings.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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  2. Required Parts & Tools<\/a>
  3. Step 1: (Only for xDrive) Lose the collar screw<\/a>
  4. Step 2: Jack up or lift the Car correctly<\/a>
  5. Step 3: Unscrew the Plastic Cover<\/a>
  6. Step 4: Remove the old Hydrobearings incl. Tension Struts<\/a>
  7. Step 5: Install new Tension Strut (do not tighten)<\/a>
  8. Step 6: (Only for xDrive) Install new Collar Screw<\/a>
  9. Step 7: Move the car to the normal position and tighten the screws<\/a>
  10. Step 8: Screw the Plastic Cover back on<\/a>
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