REP-TAT-P-1137-02 Installing torsion springs
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 BMW 340i, 2017 BMW 340i, and 2016 BMW 340i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Spring preload.
Injury hazard!
- The use of the specified special tool (tool) is mandatory.
- The described operation must be carried out properly.
NOTE:
Wear safety goggles.
The description is for one component only. The procedure is identical for all further components.
- Insert the torsion spring 2 in the clamping lever of the special tool 2 359 088 .
- Make sure that the torsion spring 2 is correctly positioned in the marked area 1 of the special tool 2 359 088 .
- Carefully close the clamping lever of the special tool 2 359 088 in the accompanying stand until the snap-in hook engages.
- Ensure that the torsion spring 1 lies correctly in the lateral guides (arrows) of the special tool 2 359 088 during tensioning.
- Carefully close the clamping lever 2
of the special tool 2 359 088
in the mount 3
until the snap-in hook 1
audibly engages.
The torsion spring is tensioned.
- Carefully move the clamping lever 2 of the special tool 2 359 088 with the tensioned torsion spring out of the mount 3 of the special tool 2 359 088 in the direction of the arrow.
- Insert the torsion spring 1 with the special tool 2 359 088 in the cylinder head 2.
- Insert the torsion spring 2 into the intermediate levers 1 .
- Check all roller cam followers 3 for correct installation position.
- Lay special tool 2 359 088 flat in the marked area 1.
- Press the clamping lever of the special tool 2 359 088 together until the snap-in hook 2 unlocks.
- Carefully open the clamping lever of the special tool 2 359 088 until the torsion spring is completely relaxed.
- Remove the special tool 2 359 088 .
- Check the correct installation position of the torsion spring (arrow).