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    4. : Replacement of front shock absorber springs

BMW X3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW X3 MK 1, E83 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Suspensions
Operation: Replacement of front shock absorber springs

In order to replace the springs of the front shock absorbers it is necessary to remove the shock absorbers themselves and have the appropriate clamp tool supplied to compact the spring itself: then lift the car on a lift, remove the front wheel, unhook the cable guide of the brake oil pipe, remove the bolts fixing the shock absorber to the hub support and disconnect the connecting rod to extract the shock absorber from the hub support; lower the bridge to access the engine compartment and remove the shock absorber support from the bodywork dome; once the shock absorber has been extracted, compact the spring with the special tool to complete the disassembly of the support from the same and extract the spring; insert and squeeze the new spring to be able to mount the support on the stem and proceed backwards for assembly on board the vehicle.


Posted on 17 August 2023 by ScegliAuto



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