1 Series E87 116i (N45T) 5-door
If necessary, remove auxiliary damper (1), gaiter (2) and spring
pad (3) from shock absorber.
Relieve tension on coil spring.
Remove coil spring with spring plate from special tools 31 3 355 ,
31 3 358 and 31 3 354 .
Assembly:
Check spring pad (1) for damage, replace if necessary.
Attach spring plate (2) with spring pad (1) to coil spring.
Note:
End of coil spring must be positively aligned to spring pad (1).
Accommodate coil spring with spring plate with special tools
31 3 355 , 31 3 358 and 31 3 354 .
Twist coil spring until lower end of coil spring (1) is flush with
end (2) of special tool 31 3 355 .
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
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