31 31 031 Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber: Removing

Clamp special tool 31 3 341 in vice.

Fit special tool 31 3 351 and 31 3 353 from above on special tool 31 3 341 until retaining bolt (1) can be felt and heard to snap into place.

Check seating of special tools 31 3 351 and 31 3 353 , correct if necessary.

Fig 1: Fitting Special Tool (31 3 351) And (31 3 353) On Special Tool (31 3 341) With Retaining Bolt

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Clean coil spring to remove all coarse dirt and mount on special tools 31 3 351 and 31 3 353 .

Turn spring strut until end of coil spring (1) points upwards.

Fig 2: Mounting Coil Spring On Special Tools (31 3 351) And (31 3 353)

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Compress coil spring until stress on piston rod is relieved.

Fig 3: Compressing Coil Spring Using Special Tools (31 3 351) And (31 3 353)

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Slacken nut (1).

Remove joint seat (2), support bearing upper section (3) and support bearing flange (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Joint Seat, Bearing Upper Section, Bearing Flange And Nut

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Remove support cup (1) and protective tube (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Support Cup And Protective Tube

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Relieve tension on coil spring.

Remove coil spring with shock absorber from special tools 31 3 351 and 31 3 353 .

Remove shock absorber from coil spring.

Fig 6: Removing Coil Spring With Shock Absorber From Special Tools (31 3 351) And (31 3 353)

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If necessary, remove auxiliary damper (1) and spring pad (2) from shock absorber.