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Removing and installing / replacing rear left
or right coil spring

Important!

Both coil springs on the relevant axle must be replaced only in
the event of corrosion breakage!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear wheel.

Remove output shaft from rear differential and tie back

Remove stabilizer link on both sides from stabilizer

If necessary, remove jointed rod from sensor lever of ride-

height sensor

Important!

Risk of damage!

Brake hose must not be exposed to tensile loads.

Release screw and remove bracket with brake hose.

Tightening torque 34 32 3AZ

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Warning!

Danger of injury!

Failure to comply with the following instructions may result
in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform and critically
injuring other persons.

 

When supporting components, make sure that

the vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered

the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the
lifting platform

RA  Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right coil spring

BMW AG - TIS

21.02.2013  09:50

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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