Replacing front strut....

[FloDaLilRed2002]

How hard is the job? Never have done it before, but seems like it should be fairly simple. Wanted to get your opion and some tips if at all possible. Let me know guys...Thanks...DRod.

[Brandon73fjord]

Very easy.

Remove wheel. Loosen strut nut. Disconnect sway bar. Make sure break lines will extend. Remove three nuts holding the strut on top of fender. Step on the wheel hub and the strut should clear the fender. COMPRESS the springs. Remove strut nut. I've done this many times. It takes about 20 minutes.

[FloDaLilRed2002]

Wow! Sweet...Thanks!

[0to100to0]

just did this today to cut and install ireland coilovers. its really easy. it all comes off intuitively, no stuck bolts, and i didn't even have to compress the springs. just cover it with a towel once it is off when you take off the top bolt. the gland nut is kind of a bitch if you don't have a large adjustable wrench and need to use a pipe wrench

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[eurotrash]

Tool for DIYer in you..

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,355379/

[c.d.iesel]

loosen the top strut nut FIRST while the car is still

on the ground - then jack it up and disassemble

The coil spring depending on which one is fitted,

can be under tension and KILL YOU IF IT POPS

OFF if a spring compressor is not used!

pay attention to the order of parts as you remove!

if a thick aluminum spacer is found at the top -

remove it as it's not needed.