Install the coil springs
- Adjust the special tool 0 493 556 (31 3 341)
to dimension (A).
Basic version: Dimension (A) = 240 mm
SPORT variant: Dimension (A) = 175 mm to 180 mm
BMW M Performance Automobile variant: Dimension (A) = 175 mm to 180 mm
- Mount the coil spring (1) with special tools 2 318 833
and 0 493 556 (31 3 341).
- Tension the coil spring with the special tool 0 493 556 (31 3 341)
to dimension (A).
Basic version: Dimension (A) = 65 mm
SPORT variant: Dimension (A) = 25 mm
BMW M Performance Automobile variant: Dimension (A) = 25 mm
- It is mandatory to ensure that the dimension (A) is not undershot.
- Check the spring pad (1) and replace as needed.
- Align the spring pad (1) based on the mark to the spring strut support bearing (2).
- Check the spring strut, auxiliary damper, protective tube and spring pad (2) and replace as needed.
- Feed in the spring strut with the auxiliary damper, the protective tube and the spring pad (2) into the tensioned coil spring (1).
- Align the coil spring end (1) at the spring pad (2).
The coil spring end (1) must rest against the spring pad (2).
- Mount the spring strut support bearing on the piston rod of the spring strut.
- Align the coil spring end (1) at the spring pad (2).
The coil spring end (1) must rest against the spring pad (2).
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Releasing and tightening the nut on the support bearing or spring strut support bearing with an impact screwdriver is prohibited.- Replace nut.
Parts: Nut
- Tighten the nut of the spring strut support bearing (1) with the special tool 0 496 514 (33 0 040) .
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONFront spring strut support bearing to spring strut M12
Replace nut.tightening torque
34 Nm - Replace nut.





