1 Series E87 118d (M47T2) 5-door
Warning!
Do not compress coil spring to full extent.
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 !
Tension coil spring.
Check auxiliary damper (1), gaiter (2) and spring pad (3) for
damage, replace if necessary.
Note:
Make sure spring pad (3) is correctly seated on shock absorber.
Insert shock absorber in tensioned coil spring.
Attach thrust washer (2) to piston rod.
Check support bearing (1) for damage, replace if necessary.
Attach dust sleeve and support bearing to piston rod.
Replace nut and tighten down with special tool 31 2 210 (grip
piston rod in the process).
Tightening torque 31 31 2AZ
.
Fit cover cap.
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
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