How to change a front shock strut on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

How to change a front shock strut on BMW 3 (E46) 3.5 Touring 10.1999-05.2005 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Shock strut on BMW 3 Saloon (E46) (02.1998-04.2005) / BMW 3 Compact (E46) (03.2001-02.2005) / BMW 3 Convertible (E46) (04.2000-12.2007) / BMW 3 Coupe (E46) (10.1999-02.2005) / BMW Z4 Convertible (E85) (02.2003-12.2009) cars should be replaced, as a rule, according to one and the same procedure.
However, there can be slight differences due to specific features of the vehicle design.
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🛠️ The tools you need to replace a front shock strut:
- wire brush
- WD-40 spray
- copper grease
- combination spanner No.17
- combination spanner No.19
- combination spanner No.21
- drive socket No.13
- drive socket No.18
- drive socket No.21
- HEX bit No.H6
- HEX bit No.H7
- wheel impact socket №17
- shock absorber socket
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- crow bar
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If you pay attention when the shock spring is removed you can see the spring position on the shock suport is 4cm offset from where the mechanic mounted it back. If you mount it wrong, like in this example, you will have wrong ride height. Don't do what this mechanic did. Also, don't use WD40 or any grease on rubber, correct lube for rubber is silicone spay or paste.