7 Series E38 740i (M62) SAL
Remove rear spring strut shock absorber,
Refer to 33 52 100.
Clamp special tool 31 3 341 at guide (1) in vice.
Important!
Locking pins (2) must be felt and heard snapping into place.
Check seating of spring retainers 31 3 353 again.
Warning!
Prior to each use, check special tools for functional capability.
Do not use special tools which are damaged.
Do not make any modifications.
Never tighten or untighten the special tool with an impact
screwdriver.
Spring retainers must each be inserted from chamfer (1) of special
tool.
Locking pins must be felt and heard snapping into place.
Warning!
When clamping spring coils in the upper and lower spring
holder, they must be completely inserted in the recess.
The special tool 31 3 341 must not be tightened or
untightened with an impact screwdriver.
Clamp the coil springs together, but only until load is relieved
on the thrust bearing. The coils may not be tensioned on a
block.
Only untighten the nut if both spring coils are completely
inserted in the spring holder recess! If necessary, repeat the
process.
RA Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right coil spring
BMW AG - TIS
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