31 33 100 Removing and installing/replacing coil spring for front left or front right spring strut

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Installation note:

All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
Retaining elements on chassis and suspension and steering parts must be replaced.

IMPORTANT: Both coil springs on the relevant axle must be replaced only in the event of corrosion breakage!
For all E70/E71/E72 vehicles: When replacing coil spring, always renew spring pad at bottom

NOTE: The coil spring is allocated in the Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) under the "Spring table" menu item after the vehicle identification number has been entered and the optional equipment of the particular vehicle has been selected.

NOTE: Procedure is described in the document "REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT ".