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37 12 092 Replacing rear left or right spring strut: Notes

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WARNING: Prior to each use of special tool 31 3 340 , it is essential to read the associated Owner's Handbook fully!

All the safety information and instructions contained in the Owner's Handbook must be strictly  observed!

Failure to observe these safety precautions and instructions increases the risk of serious physical injury, damage to your health and damage to property and equipment!

IMPORTANT:
  1. Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications and operational reliability.
  2. Damaged/modified special tools must not be used!
  3. No changes or modifications may be made to the special tools!
  4. These special tools are intended solely for the purpose of tightening and relieving cylindrical and tapered suspension springs.
  5. Keep special tools dry, clean and (down to the spindle) free from grease.
  6. Impact screwdrivers are prohibited!
  7. Do not compress coil spring to full extent.

Necessary preliminary tasks: