Resetting a Self Adjusting Clutch (SAC) with a Press **SEE DESCRIPTION 

NB: This procedure (or the other similar procedures you find on RU-vid) may not be the whole story for the reinstallation of your SAC. Be sure to take a look at my follow up video - • BMW 116i - Reinstallin...
There are several videos on RU-vid showing how to reset a SAC with some bolts and drilling holes in a plank of wood. I tried the same approach but using my cheap hydraulic press. It worked but there are some things to watch out for.
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