Installing the coil springs

• Adjust the special tool 0 493 556 (31 3 341)  to dimension (A).

  Basic version:  Dimension (A) = 210 mm to 240 mm

  SPORT variant:  Dimension (A) = 160 mm to 175 mm

  BMW M Performance Automobile variant:  Dimension (A) = 160 mm to 175 mm

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• Mount the coil spring (1) with special tools 2 318 833 and 0 493 556 (31 3 341)  .

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• Tension the coil spring with the special tool 0 493 556 (31 3 341) to dimension (A).

  Dimension (A) = 95 mm

• It is essential to ensure that the dimension does not fall below dimension (A). 

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• Check auxiliary damper (1), spring pad (2) and spring strut shock absorber (3), replace if necessary.

  Parts:  Auxiliary damper, spring pad, spring strut shock absorber

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• Guide in spring strut shock absorber (1) with auxiliary damper and spring pad into tensioned coil spring (2).

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• Check the spring pad (1) and replace as needed.

  Parts:  Spring pad

• Position the spring pad (1) by using the mark for the strut mount (2).

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• Align the coil spring end (1) at the spring pad (2) to the limit position.

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• Slide spring strut support bearing with spring pad (2) onto piston rod of spring strut shock absorber.
• Align the coil spring end (1) at the spring pad (2) to the limit position.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Releasing and tightening the nut on the support bearing or strut mount with an impact screwdriver is prohibited.
• Replace nut.

  Parts:  Nut

• Tighten the nut of the spring strut support bearing (1) with the special tools 2 355 965  and 2 355 966  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear spring strut support bearing to spring strut shock absorber
  M10 Replace nut.	Tightening torque	28 Nm

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Follow-up Work 

• Relieve tension on COIL SPRING
• Install the rear spring strut SHOCK ABSORBER .
• Position SOUNDPROOFING MAT .
• Install rear upper SEAT BELT .
• Install the storage shelf TRIM PANEL .
• Remove the rear wheel arch COVER .
• Install the camber control arm COVER .
• Install rear left or right WHEEL .
• Connect all battery EARTH LEADS .
• Activate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .