[m3atyg80x]

Does anyone know what the torque spec is for the brace mount plate that sits above the suspension? I’m not talking about the studs that the strut bar mounts to but the 4 bolts underneath it and possibly the 2 above it.

I’m replacing some parts and I’m wondering if I would need to get an alignment done if doing so.

[Hit_Apex]

Those 4 bolts fasten the top of the strut to the body. If you remove the strut you should get an alignment. According to this, those 4 bolts are 28NM plus 120 angle.
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1895116

[m3atyg80x]

Originally Posted by Hit_Apex

Those 4 bolts fasten the top of the strut to the body. If you remove the strut you should get an alignment. According to this, those 4 bolts are 28NM plus 120 angle.
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1895116

Would it be possible to replace this strut brace plate with the vehicle on the ground or would it need to be up in the air?

I’m not removing the strut but replacing this plate.

[Hit_Apex]

Originally Posted by m3atyg80x

Would it be possible to replace this strut brace plate with the vehicle on the ground or would it need to be up in the air?

I’m not removing the strut but replacing this plate.

This should work as long as you don't have camber plates as they can shift under weight. Pretty sure the OEM strut bearing will hold it's position under the tower as long as you don't turn the wheel, jack it up, or roll/disturb the car. You might thread one bolt back into the strut bearing immediately upon removing that top brace for peace mind while disassembled. As long as the strut doesn't shift you shouldn't need an alignment.

[m3atyg80x]

Originally Posted by Hit_Apex

This should work as long as you don't have camber plates as they can shift under weight. Pretty sure the OEM strut bearing will hold it's position under the tower as long as you don't turn the wheel, jack it up, or roll/disturb the car. You might thread one bolt back into the strut bearing immediately upon removing that top brace for peace mind while disassembled. As long as the strut doesn't shift you shouldn't need an alignment.

Thanks for the knowledge! Everything is all factory under there so no camber plates. I do question if 28nm is the correct torque because it doesn’t seem like a lot. I would think it would be the stiffening plate to the outer body?

[Hit_Apex]

It’s 28NM and then an additional 120 degrees (a little more than a quarter and a half turn)