1 Series E81 118i (N46T) 3-door
Removing:
Clamp special tool 31 3 341 in vice.
Install insert 31 3 358 in special tool 31 3 354 .
Position special tools 31 3 355 and 31 3 354 with insert
31 3 358 from above on special tool 31 3 341 until locking
pins (1) can be felt and heard to snap into place.
Check seating of special tools 31 3 355 and 31 3 354 with
insert 31 3 358 , correct if necessary.
Clean coil spring to remove coarse dirt and take up with special
tools 31 3 355 and 31 3 354 with insert 31 3 358 .
Twist spring strut until end of coil spring (1) is flush with end of
special tool 31 3 355 .
Warning!
Special tool 31 3 354 and centering ring 31 3 358 must
rest correctly on upper spring plate!
Lower coil of coil spring must rest completely in recess of
special tool 31 3 355 !
Compress coil spring until stress on piston rod is relieved.
Take off cap.
Release nut with special tool 31 2 210 (grip piston rod in the
process).
Remove support bearing (1), dust sleeve and supporting
ring (2).
Remove shock absorber with auxiliary damper, gaiter and
lower spring pad sideways from tensioned coil spring.
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
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