5 Series E60 530xi (N53) SAL
Clean coil spring to remove heavy contamination.
Accommodate coil spring and upper spring plate with special
tools 31 3 354 , 31 3 356 and 31 3 355 .
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 3 356 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).
Remove support bearing (1), dust sleeve and supporting
ring (2).
Remove shock absorber with auxiliary damper, gaiter and
lower spring pad sideways from tensioned coil spring.
If necessary, remove auxiliary damper (1) with gaiter (2) and
spring pad (3) from shock absorber.
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut (AWD)
BMW AG - TIS
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Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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