Removing left and right coil spring

Remove coil spring 

Preparing the special tool (G22/G23/G26/G42) 

• Basic version: 

  Spindle = Special tools 0 495 811 (33 5 103)  and 0495 812 (33 5104) 

  Upper spring plate = Special tool 5 A36 B04 

  Lower spring plate = Special tool 5 A36 B05 

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• BMW M Performance Automobile (Sport) and Alpina: 

  Spindle = special tools 0 494 994 (33 5 013) 0 494 995 (33 5 014)  and 0 494 996 (33 5 015) 

  Upper spring plate = Special tool 5 A0B 7D9 

  Lower spring plate = Special tool 5 A0B 7E0 

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Incorrect assembly is possible. Ensure correct installation position.
• The installation position of coil springs (1)  is identified with label (2)  .

  The label (2)  is fastened on the upper end of the coil spring (1)  marked with the lettering "top".

• Check the coil spring (1)  for the presence of the label (2)  .

  If label (2)  on the installed coil spring (1)  is missing and if the coil spring needs to be installed again after the repair, the installation position of coil spring (1)  must be marked.

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  NOTE: Mark the installation position of the coil spring by affixing an adhesive tape on the top spring end.
• Insert the bottom spring plate (1)  sideways in arrow direction into the coil spring and turn it up to the lowest coil.
• Feed in the spindle (2)  from below in arrow direction through the camber control arm and the bottom spring plate (1)  .

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• Insert the top spring plate (1)  sideways in arrow direction into the coil spring, feed in at the spindle (2)  and turn it upwards as far as possible.

  Check the position of the spindle (2)  with the hexagon head in the top spring plate (1)  and correct if necessary.

• Pull down the spindle (2)  in arrow direction.

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• Check and if necessary, correct the position of the spring plate in the coil spring at the top and bottom.

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• Align the top spring plate (1)  and the bottom spring plate (2)  with the spindle (3)  in the center to obtain a largest possible contact surface on the coil spring.

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  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Clamping the coil spring on the block. 
  Damage of the coil spring. 

  • Do not clamp the coil spring on the block.
  • Mind the distance between the spring coils.

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• Tension the coil spring using special tools 0 494 997 (33 5 016) and 0 494 934 (33 5 020)  . Provide counter support to the spindle using special tool 0 494 998 (33 5 017) and standard tool (1) in the  process.

  Standard tool: 3/8" reversible ratchet 

  3/8" reversible ratchet 

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  3/8" reversible ratchet

• Guide out the coil spring at the upper spring pad (1)  . If necessary, remove the upper spring pad (1)  .

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• Guide out and remove coil spring (1)  upwards in the arrow direction.

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