3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
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, if necessary with adapter for rough road
package and/or reinforcement.
Remove dust sleeve and shim.
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.
Relieve tension on coil spring.
Remove coil spring and spring plate from special tools 31 3 354 ,
31 3 356 and 31 3 355 .
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
BMW AG - TIS
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