33 53 000 Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right coil spring
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 535i, 2009 BMW 535i, and 2008 BMW 535i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
Except E67:
Both coil springs on the relevant axle must be replaced only in the event of corrosion breakage!
Both coil springs on the relevant axle must be replaced only in the event of corrosion breakage!
The spring pads at the top and bottom must also be renewed when replacing the coil springs.
NOTE:
The coil spring is allocated in the Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETK) under the menu item "Spring table" after the vehicle identification number has been entered and the relevant optional extra of the car has been selected.
NOTE:
Procedure is described in "REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT SHOCK ABSORBER ".
After installation:
Check HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT , correct if necessary.