3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
33 53 000
Removing and installing / replacing rear left
or right coil spring
Important!
Except M model: Both coil springs on the relevant axle must
be replaced only in the event of corrosion breakage!
M model: For safety reasons, both coil springs on the relevant
axle must always be replaced on motorsport vehicles!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
•
Remove rear wheel.
•
Remove output shaft from rear differential and tie back
•
Remove stabilizer on relevant side from rear axle carrier
•
If necessary, remove jointed rod from sensor lever of ride-
height sensor
Detach panel from fuel tank (in rear area).
Important!
Brake hose must not be exposed to tensile loads!
Release screw and remove bracket with brake hose.
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
19.01.2013 13:13
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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