3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
Before inserting spring tensioner, clean spring to remove coarse
contamination.
Never tighten or untighten special tools with an impact
screwdriver.
Lay upper turn of coil spring into corresponding spring holder.
Turn spring tensioner and position spring strut so that the last turn
is flush with the corresponding spring holder, feed spring into
spring holder and gently tighten spring tensioner.
Model-specific tensioning specifications are given in the relevant
repair instruction.
Important!
In some case, a special spring holder (here 31 3 381) may
also be used. Reference is made to this in the corresponding
repair instruction.
Warning!
Check correct seating of spring in spring tensioner again
When tensioned, the spring coils must rest completely in the
spring retainer recess.
Compress coil spring until stress on piston rod is relieved.
Warning!
Do not compress spring to full extent.
There should always be a minimum gap (A) between the
spring turns. Gap may be "0" if both these spring turns do not
rest on each other all round.
RA Instructions on handling the BMW spring tensioner
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 12:28
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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