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Left spring strut

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Position mark (1) "LEFT"  on arrow (2) on support bearing.

Fig 1: Identifying Marking Position On Support Bearing
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NOTE: Mark (1) "RIGHT"  or "LEFT"  must always be readable from above!

Align spring strut with support bearing or with corresponding mark on gauge (1) using laser beam and relieve tension.

IMPORTANT: After the spring tension is relieved, the laser beam must point to the specified mark of gauge (1).
Failure to observe this requirement will result in substantial impairment of handling characteristics.
Fig 2: Identifying Spring Mounting Position With Support Bearing And Gauge (83 30 2 210 780) In Spring Tensioner
G06889595Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Vehicles built before 04/2010: Position laser beam on mark "3"  of gauge.

On vehicles from 04/2010: Position laser beam on mark "2"  of gauge.

Relieve spring tension.