5 Series E60 525d (M57TU) SAL
Warning!
Do not compress coil spring to full extent.
Special tool 31 3 354 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.
Insert shock absorber in tensioned coil spring.
Attach shim and dust protection sleeve to piston rod.
Check support bearing for damage, replace if necessary.
Attach 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.
Important!
Spring pad (1) must rest positively on spring plate (2)!
Upper end of coil spring must rest on stop of spring pad (1)!
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
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