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31 03 26_NOISE COMPLAINT FROM FRONT AXLE WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACE

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NOISE COMPLAINT FROM FRONT AXLE WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACE
2026-02-23
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THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY
THIS REPAIR IS REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE (RSU) FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series
G05
G06
G07

Model Description
X5 Sports Activity Vehicle
X6 Sports Activity Coupe
X7 Sports Activity Vehicle

Production Date

SITUATION
A customer may state that there is a “rattling” type of noise heard from the front axle while slow speed
driving between 15 – 25 mph over rough road surfaces.

CAUSE
Various external influences can cause premature aging of the tension strut hydro-mount elastomer; which
can lead to cracks in the material, and leakage.

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CORRECTION
Replace both tension struts with tension struts containing rubber conventional mounts using part numbers:
31 10 8 864 693 Left
31 10 8 864 694 Right

PROCEDURE
Inspect the tension strut hydro-mount for damage.
Note: A defective hydro mount bushing requires picture documentation uploaded to the WarrantyApp under
the identifier:
SI B31 03 26 Tension Struts Hydro Bushings

In the event of at least one defective tension strut rubber hydro-mount, replace both the left and right
tension struts with the improved conventional rubber mounts per REP31 12 050.
A mixed installation of both variants is not allowed.

PARTS INFORMATION
Use and invoice both part numbers listed below.
Part Number
31 10 8 864 693
31 10 8 864 694

Description
Tension strut with rubber mounting, left
Tension strut with rubber mounting, right

Quantity
1
1

And to determine the part number(s) that applies to the specific vehicle being repaired, enter the VIN /
Chassis number into either ETK or AIR, this will consider the specific equipment and/or options that are
fitted to the vehicle.
Part Number
07 14 6 885 389
07 14 6 885 653
07 14 6 875 114
07 11 9 908 596
31 20 6 795 249

Description
Star-socket screw (M14x1.5x119 )
Locking nut (M14x1.5-10 ZNS3)
Hexagon nut with collar (M16X1.5 ZNNIV)
Screw (M12x1.5x48)
Collar screw with spring (M16x1.5x72-8.8)

Quantity
2
2
2
8
2

Additionally, other materials and small parts that are not specified above, such as fluids, lubricants (in
sublet), one-time use screws, nuts, and seals, which must be replaced or installed (according to the ISTA
repair instructions/ETK/AIR), are to be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalog, and/or other approved
BMW Group’s resources according to the respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the
Repair Code listed in this bulletin.

CLAIM INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Repair Code:

3112074800

Rubber/hydraulic mount, tension strut/compression strut
(inner) Leaking

Diagnosis
Labor
Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

31 99 000*

Verifying a rattling type of noise is coming from the front
axle (Work time)

WT FRU

Or:
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00 58 500*

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate

2 FRU

And:
Required – Document the condition of both Tension Struts Hydro Mount Bushings
Labor
Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

00 58 999

Lump-sum fee for photo documentation (Reference: SI B31
03 26 Tension Struts Hydro Bushings)

1 FRU

And, with the diagnosis above that applies to your center together with the work below that was performed.
Repair
Labor
Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

31 12 080

Removing and installing/replacing both tension struts (Main
work)

As applicable

Removing and installing/replacing both tension struts
(Plusposition work)

As applicable

Or:
31 12 627

If you are using a Main labor operation code for another repair, then use the Plusposition labor operation
code 31 12 627 instead of 31 12 080.
(*) Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for the applicable procedure for
documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis work time (WT), job/repair
work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise required by State law.

BMW Group’s AIR Application Resource for Flat Rate Labor Operation Codes
To obtain the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance information from the BMW Group AIR application
resource, start by entering the Chassis Number (last seven (7) characters of the VIN), and click on the
“Search” icon. If the “Vehicle Selection” window displays two or more model possible vehicle choices, select
the applicable Model, or enter the full VIN (17 characters) instead to proceed. Click on the “Flat Rate Units”
button and enter a flat rate labor operation code number “without spaces” in the field to the right, click on the
“Search” icon to display the corresponding listing of “Flat rate unit group details” that are available and their
corresponding FRU allowances.

FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical Feedback
Warranty Feedback
Parts Feedback

To submit feedback for the technical topic of this bulletin: Submit your
feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin
To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the
Warranty Documentation Portal
To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Parts Department

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