3 Series E36 325tds (M51) TOUR
33 53 000
Removing and installing or replacing left or
right rear barrel spring
Remove wheel,
refer to 36 10 300.
Removing output shaft from final drive,
refer to 33 21 000.
Unfasten bracket for brake line on semi-trailing arm.
Support trailing arm with a lifter (1).
Unscrew stabilizer on control arm and rear axle carrier.
Unfasten screw (1) and lower lifter.
Press wheel suspension down and pull coil spring out to one side.
Avoid damage to brake line.
Installation:
Tightening Torque,
refer to Technical Data 33 52 1AZ.
Installation:
Check lower and upper spring rings for damage, replace if
necessary.
Coat upper spring ring with a lubricant.
Check for correct seating of spring rings.
Note:
On the "rough-road package" version, the spring pad top is
21.5 mm thick.
RA Removing and installing or replacing left or right rear barrel spring
BMW AG - TIS
09.02.2013 00:15
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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