X Series E83 X3 3.0d (M57TU) OFFRD
Remove support bearing (1), dust sleeve and shim (2).
Remove spring plate (3) with spring pad (4).
Remove shock absorber with auxiliary damper, gaiter and
lower spring pad sideways from tensioned coil spring.
If necessary, remove auxiliary damper (1), gaiter (2) and spring
pad (3) from shock absorber.
Relieve tension on coil spring.
Remove coil spring from special tools 31 3 382 and 31 3 383 .
Assembly:
Accommodate coil spring with special tools 31 3 382 and
31 3 383 .
Twist coil spring until lower end of coil spring (1) is flush with
end (2) of special tool 31 3 383 .
Warning!
Do not compress coil spring to full extent.
Coils of coil spring must be located completely in recess of
special tools 31 3 382 and 31 3 383 !
Tension coil spring.
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
BMW AG - TIS
15.02.2013 00:39
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
Copyright
Page - 3 -
