3 Series E46 M3 CSL (S54) COUPE
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove front spring strut
Removing:
Clamp special tool 31 3 341 with guide (1) in vice.
Position special tools 31 3 355 with protective inserts from
above on special tool 31 3 341 until locking pins (2) can be felt
and heard to snap into place.
Check seating of special tools 31 3 355 with protective inserts,
correct if necessary.
Clean coil spring to remove all coarse dirt and mount on special
tools 31 3 355 .
Twist spring strut until end of coil spring (1) is flush with end (2)
of special tool 31 3 355 or protective insert.
Warning!
Coils of coil spring must be located completely in recesses of
special tools 31 3 355 with protective insert and when
tensioned!
Compress coil spring until stress on piston rod is relieved.
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut (M3CSL)
BMW AG - TIS
16.02.2013 18:33
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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