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

Clamp special tool 31 3 341 in vice.

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

Fig 1: Snapping Retaining Bolts Using Special Tools (31 3 341 And 31 3 351)

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

Compress coil spring until stress on piston rod is relieved.

Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Using 31 3 351

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Release nut with special tool 33 0 040 .

Remove plate and support bearing with spring pad.

Remove shock absorber with support cup, auxiliary damper, protective tube and spring pad sideways from tensioned coil spring.

Fig 3: Releasing Nut Using Special Tool (33 0 040)

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If necessary, remove support cup, auxiliary damper (1) with protective tube and spring pad (2) from shock absorber.

Fig 4: Identifying Auxiliary Damper With Protective Tube And Spring Pad

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Relieve tension on coil spring and remove from special tools 31 3 351 .

Fig 5: Removing Coil Spring From Special Tool (31 3 351)

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