Anyone here able to install MSS HAS in the front?

Soylent · 01-01-2023, 09:33 PM

The rears were a breeze. The front and back were simple on my G82. However, I have not been able to get the strut out of the knuckle on the M240i rwd. The strut is loose and spins freely but the knuckle just doesn't seem to go low enough to clear the end of the strut. Was following the Kies video on their M340i. I tried a slim fit spring compressor but that obviously doesn't compress the gas shock.

Who has been able to do this?

oldbmwtech · 01-02-2023, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Soylent

The rears were a breeze. The front and back were simple on my G82. However, I have not been able to get the strut out of the knuckle on the M240i rwd. The strut is loose and spins freely but the knuckle just doesn't seem to go low enough to clear the end of the strut. Was following the Kies video on their M340i. I tried a slim fit spring compressor but that obviously doesn't compress the gas shock.

Who has been able to do this?

I had to remove the lower control arm to get the strut out and loosen the other arms off the spindle. I had the same issue as you. I have the AWD. Also, I recommend replacing all bolts and nuts removed since they are torque to yield type bolts.

Soylent · 01-03-2023, 11:01 PM

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I had to remove the lower control arm to get the strut out and loosen the other arms off the spindle. I had the same issue as you. I have the AWD. Also, I recommend replacing all bolts and nuts removed since they are torque to yield type bolts.

Thanks. That's what I thought. The lower control are seems to be at it's downward maximum and isn't enough to let the strut pivot out. Going to the shop for this one. Not interested in removing the control arm and ball joints.

Soylent · 01-03-2023, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by oldbmwtech

I had to remove the lower control arm to get the strut out and loosen the other arms off the spindle. I had the same issue as you. I have the AWD. Also, I recommend replacing all bolts and nuts removed since they are torque to yield type bolts.

Thanks. That's what I thought. The lower control are seems to be at it's downward maximum and isn't enough to let the strut pivot out. Going to the shop for this one. Not interested in removing the control arm and ball joints.

MrPickles · 01-04-2023, 08:21 AM

I was thinking about this while trying to fall asleep last night.

What about compressing the spring while still in the car so that the strut can be effectively shortened? How much more clearance do you actually need?

oldbmwtech · 01-04-2023, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Soylent

Thanks. That's what I thought. The lower control are seems to be at it's downward maximum and isn't enough to let the strut pivot out. Going to the shop for this one. Not interested in removing the control arm and ball joints.

Removing the control arm and ball joint is very easy. If you have taken everything apart already you have done most of the hard part.

oldbmwtech · 01-05-2023, 09:15 PM

I'm passing this along to you. I received this from another member here and want to share the love. Good technical info. I hope this helps.

https://onl-osmc-b2i.bmwgroup.com/os...avigation=true

Soylent · 01-05-2023, 10:37 PM

That's a great resource. Thank you!

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MrPickles Private First Class 207 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2023 M240ix Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edgewood, MD iTrader: (0)	I was thinking about this while trying to fall asleep last night. What about compressing the spring while still in the car so that the strut can be effectively shortened? How much more clearance do you actually need?
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oldbmwtech First Lieutenant 246 Rep 325 Posts Drives: BMW M240i Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I'm passing this along to you. I received this from another member here and want to share the love. Good technical info. I hope this helps. https://onl-osmc-b2i.bmwgroup.com/os...avigation=true __________________ This is only my opinion as I'm a retired professional ASE master grease monkey technician, now instructor. Your best teacher is your last mistake. Use what I post at your own risk as you know teachers only know book knowledge.
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Soylent Major 1239 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: 2025 M4C Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California iTrader: (0)	That's a great resource. Thank you!
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