Z Series E85 Z4 3.0i (N52) ROADST
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove front spring strut
Removing:
Clamp special tool 31 3 341 with guide (1) in vice.
Fit special tools 31 3 354 and 31 3 355 from above on
special tool 31 3 341 until locking pins (2) can be felt and
heard to snap into place.
Check seating of special tools 31 3 354 and 31 3 355 ,
correct if necessary.
Clean coil spring to remove coarse contamination and take up
with special tools 31 3 354 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 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 and dust sleeve.
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
BMW AG - TIS
15.02.2013 19:17
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