33 53 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right coil spring
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 BMW Z4, 2015 BMW Z4, and 2014 BMW Z4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
- Both coil springs on the relevant axle must be replaced in the event of corrosion breakage.
- The spring pads at the top and bottom must also be replaced when replacing the coil springs.
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.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove REAR WHEEL .
- Remove output shaft of final drive. See REPLACING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT or REPLACING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
- Remove shock absorber on trailing arm on left and right. See REPLACING REAR SHOCK ABSORBER or REPLACING REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (ADAPTIVE M SUSPENSION) .
WARNING:
Danger of injury!
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform, which may result in critical injuries.
When supporting components, make sure that
- the vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered
- the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the lifting platform
Press trailing arm downwards.
Pull out coil spring to the side.
Remove upper spring pad (1) from take-up locator/frame side member.
Installation note:
Position coil spring with upper spring pad (1) on lower spring pad (2) mounted in wishbone and align to take-up locator/frame side member.
Raise trailing arm using a workshop jack.
IMPORTANT:
Spring pads must be positively seated in the take-up locator/frame side member or wishbone to prevent the coil spring from springing out of the centering mount.
Installation note:
Check spring pads (1, 3) for damage, replace if necessary.
Attach top spring pad (1) to coil spring (2).
After installation:
- Check HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT , correct if necessary.