3 Series E90 335d (M57T2) SAL
Installation:
Make sure swivel bearing contacts stop (1) correctly.
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).
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
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