3 Series E46 318Ci (N46) COUPE
Support trailing arm with a workshop jack (1).
Release screw.
Lower workshop jack (1).
Installation:
Thrust washer (2) on rubber bearing must point to screw
head.
Tighten bolt in normal position.
Tightening torque, 33 52 1AZ
.
Press trailing arm downwards.
Pull out barrel spring to the side.
Remove upper spring pad (1) from take-up locator/frame side
member.
Installation:
Position coil spring with upper spring pad (1) on lower spring
pad (2) mounted in control arm and align to take-up locator/frame
side member.
Raise trailing arm using a workshop jack.
Important!
Spring pads must be positively seated in the take-up
locator/frame side member or control arm to prevent the coil
spring from springing out of the centering mount.
Note:
Version with rough road package: upper spring pad is 14.5 mm
thick.
Installation:
Check spring mounts (1, 3) for damage, replace if necessary.
Attach spring mount at top (1) to coil spring (2).
RA Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right coil spring
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Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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