X Series E83 X3 3.0i (M54) OFFRD
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove front spring strut
Removing:
Clamp special tool 31 3 341 in vice.
Fit special tools 31 3 382 and 31 3 383 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 3 382 and 31 3 383 ,
correct if necessary.
Clean coil spring to remove coarse contamination and take up
with special tools 31 3 382 and 31 3 383 .
Turn spring strut until special tool 31 3 382 rests in
indentation (1) of spring strut.
Warning!
Coils of coil spring must be located completely in recess of
special tools 31 3 382 and 31 3 383 !
Compress coil spring until stress on piston rod is relieved.
Remove cap.
Release nut with special tool 31 3 210 (grip piston rod in the
process).
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
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