From the BMW repair manual and technician training materials. The point is made explicitly there.
Some lubricants react with the sleeves. It depends on the composition of the specific grease. Others won't hurt them. The safest is to use them as designed, dry. And ensure that the dust caps are in good shape.
Edit: This is the only link I could find quickly. It links to two more threads on the same subject. http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...e-cleaner.html
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