Remove Coilovers!!! HELP!!

MPRESIV3 · #1 08-16-2012, 02:07 PM

Okay so I'm a newbie when it comes to these. But I have Bilstein PSS9's on my e46. How do I remove them? What do I need? I really really need help. They're going to get rebuilt.

M3LIKECHIPS · #2 08-16-2012, 03:35 PM

You need a bunch of time and tools. Everything on the strut body including portions under the hood. If youve never done it, its not as complicated as it looks, but it is time consuming. Id advise having someone whose done it before to be of assistance. Also get a torque wrench. I dont know exact specs but its important to torque everything properly.

Laidback · #3 09-23-2012, 01:05 AM

I agree, we just did the coilovers on Brutus (thanks to Richard)and its a PITA if your not familiar with it...a pro lift instead of a jack is best suited for this job aswell...

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Originally Posted by M3LIKECHIPS

You need a bunch of time and tools. Everything on the strut body including portions under the hood. If youve never done it, its not as complicated as it looks, but it is time consuming. Id advise having someone whose done it before to be of assistance. Also get a torque wrench. I dont know exact specs but its important to torque everything properly.

indohan · #4 09-23-2012, 03:22 AM

It's better to let the pro does the job.
For E46 M3, rear suspension is harder than the front.