X Series E53 X5 4.4i (M62) OFFRD
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 without 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 without protective
inserts, correct if necessary.
Clean coil spring to remove all coarse dirt and mount on special
tools 31 3 352 .
Warning!
Coils of coil spring must be located completely in recesses of
special tools 31 3 352 !
Compress coil spring until stress on piston rod is relieved.
Remove protective cap.
Release nut with special tool 31 2 210 (grip piston rod in the
process).
Remove plate, 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 shock absorber
BMW AG - TIS
08.02.2013 04:52
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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