3 Series E46 325i (M54) TOUR
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 heavy contamination.
Position centering ring 31 3 356 on upper spring plate.
Accommodate coil spring and upper spring plate with special
tools 31 3 354 , 31 3 356 and 31 3 355 .
Twist spring strut until end of coil spring (1) is flush with end (2)
of special tool 31 3 355 .
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
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14.02.2013 02:53
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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