Z Series E86 M coupe (S54) COUPE
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 end of coil spring (1) points upwards.
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.
Release nut (1) (gripping piston rod in the process).
Remove joint seat (2).
Remove support bearing (3), spring plate with bearing, spring pad
and gaiter.
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut (M model)
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06.02.2013 23:26
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