5 Series E60 525d (M57TU) SAL
5.
Keep special tools dry, clean and (down to the spindle)
free from grease.
6.
Impact screwdrivers are prohibited!
7.
Do not compress coil spring to full extent.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove rear spring strut shock absorber
Removing:
Clamp special tool 31 3 341 in vice.
Fit special tools 31 3 357 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 3 357 , correct if necessary.
Clean coil spring to remove all coarse dirt and mount on special
tools 31 3 357 .
Warning!
Coils of coil spring must be located completely in recesses of
special tools 31 3 357 !
Compress coil spring until stress on piston rod is relieved.
Release nut (gripping piston rod in the process).
Remove plate and support bearing with spring pad.
Remove shock absorber with support pot, auxiliary damper,
protective tube and spring pad sideways from tensioned coil
spring.
RA Replacing rear left or right spring strut shock absorber
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