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    4. : Front shock absorber replacement instructions

BMW Serie 3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Suspensions
Operation: Front shock absorber replacement instructions

In order to replace the shock absorbers it is first of all necessary to have the appropriate clamps to compact the spring applied to the shock absorber and clearly remove the old shock absorber from the car; once the old shock absorber has been removed, apply the clamps to the spring and tighten them so as to squeeze it just enough to disassemble the support applied to the damper stem; then insert the grommet at the base of the spring seat, the bellows and the spring with the clamps on the new damper. Attach the upper support and loosen the clamps to release the spring.


Posted on 18 August 2023 by ScegliAuto

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Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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