Front suspension/strut adjustment

JERRY SCHOLDER

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2001 BMW 740
4.4L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

Passenger and driver side strut was raised manually prior to taking off nut below strut, to gain better access to nut when replacing lower control arms. When replacing new control arm with ball joint, the strut would not return to its original location, thus the wheel well is significantly higher than the tire. How can I lower the strut back to its previous position? Does the floor jack have anything to do with it? If the jack was lowered while the control arm was out, does this harm any thing? Image can follow if needed.

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KEN L

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The valve inside the strut must be stuck closed becasue both struts are wired together. Once you turn the key on the car should level. Are there any suspension lights on? It sounds like the strut is bad and needs replacement.

Here is the wiring diagram for the electronic suspension so you can see how the system is connected (below).

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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