31 3 340 Spring tensioner

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Minimum set: Mechanical tools

NOTE: For tensioning coil springs when removing and installing spring strut. Used only in conjunction with repair instructions.

Series: E31, E36, E36/2, E36/3, E36/5, E36/7, E36/C, E36tou, E38, E38/3, E39, E39PL, E39tou, E46, E46/16, E46/2, E46/3, E46/5, E46/C, E52, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67, E70, E71, E81, E82, E83, E85, E86, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, R50, R52, R53, R55, R56

Fig 1: Identify Special Tool (31 3 340)

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Storage location: Single

SI number: 1 11 99 (438)

Order number: 31 3 340

Spring tensioner

Consisting of:

1 = 31 3 341 Spring tensioner, individual

2 = 31 3 342 Replacement pin