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How to replace a front shock strut on BMW 3 (E46) 1.8 Coupe 02.1999–07.2006 [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 Touring (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
– drive socket no. 13
– drive socket no. 21
– drive socket no. 22
– HEX bit no.H7
– shock absorber socket
– wheel impact socket no.17
– ratchet wrench
– torque wrench
– tap wrench
– crow bar
– hydraulic strut spring compressor
– hydraulic transmission jack
– wheel chock

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► BMW 3 E46 car repair tutorial — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWep5LzT0sxlrZzJ2LwR3ZRbK2is26dj9
► How to replace front wheel bearing on BMW 3 E46 — https://youtu.be/oKJfi4pgPMM
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