3 Series E46 325i (M54) TOUR
Assembly:
Check spring pad (1) for damage, replace if necessary.
Fit centering ring 31 3 356 and spring pad (1) with spring
plate (2) on coil spring.
Note:
End of coil spring must be positively aligned to spring pad (1).
Accommodate coil spring and spring plate with special tools
31 3 354 , 31 3 356 and 31 3 355 .
Twist coil spring until lower end of coil spring (1) is flush with
end (2) of special tool 31 3 355 .
Warning!
Do not compress coil spring to full extent.
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 !
Tension coil spring.
Check auxiliary damper (1), gaiter (2) and spring pad (3) for
damage, replace if necessary.
Note:
Recesses on spring plate and spring pad (3) must be flush.
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
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Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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