3 Series E46 M3 CSL (S54) COUPE
Take off cap.
Release nut with special tool 31 2 210 (grip piston rod in the
process).
Remove shim, support bearing, spring plate with bearing and
thrust washer.
Remove shock absorber with auxiliary damper, gaiter and
lower spring pad sideways from tensioned coil spring.
Relieve tension on coil spring.
Remove coil spring from special tools 31 3 355 .
Assembly:
Accommodate coil spring with special tools 31 3 355 .
Twist coil spring until lower end of coil spring (1) is flush with
end (2) of special tool 31 3 355 or protective insert.
Warning!
Do not compress coil spring to full extent.
Coils of coil spring must be located completely in recesses of
special tools 31 3 355 with protective insert!
Tension coil spring.
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut (M3CSL)
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