3 Series E46 M3 (S54) COUPE
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove front spring strut
Removing:
Clamp special tool 31 3 341 with guide (1) in vice.
Position special tools 31 3 352 with protective inserts 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 3 352 with protective inserts,
correct if necessary.
Clean coil spring to remove all coarse dirt and mount on special
tools 31 3 352 .
Twist spring strut until end of coil spring (1) is flush with end (2)
of special tool 31 3 352 or protective insert.
Warning!
Coils of coil spring must be located completely in recesses of
special tools 31 3 352 with protective insert!
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 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.
RA Replacing front left or right spring strut (M3)
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