Prepare the spring tensioner

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.

Basic version:
Be sure to use the coil spring with the special tool 2 240 482 and that the pressure plate (1) is tensioned.

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Version Sport and BMW M Performance Automobile:
Make sure that the coil spring is tensioned with two pressure plates (1).

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Preparing the spring tensioner (basic version)

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage of the coil spring.
Any use of faulty protective inserts leads to coil spring damage. Faulty protective inserts may lead to a cracked coil spring (corrosion).

Check the protective insert for wear or damage and if necessary, replace the protective inserts.

Mount special tool 2 213 040 (31 3 364) on special tool 2 213 039 (31 3 382) in the arrow direction.
Special tool 2 213 039 (31 3 382) absolutely must be used with the protective insert!

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Clamp special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) in the vice.
Position special tools 2 213 039 (31 3 382) and 2 240 482 on special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) from above until you can feel and hear the retaining bolts (1) snap in.
Check the positions of the special tools 2 213 039 (31 3 382) and 2 240 482 and correct as needed.

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Position special tool 2 458 483 on the mounting plate.
Position special tool 2 240 486 on the mounting plate.
The threaded connection is made via bores 7 and 15 .
Turn special tool 2 458 483 until special tool 2 240 486 can be screwed into the prescribed bores.
Hand-tighten the screws (1).

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Adjust the special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) to dimension (A).
Dimension (A) = 150 mm to 175 mm

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Preparing spring tensioner (Sport and BMW M Performance Automobile)

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage of the coil spring.
Any use of faulty protective inserts leads to coil spring damage. Faulty protective inserts may lead to a cracked coil spring (corrosion).

Check the protective insert for wear or damage and if necessary, replace the protective inserts.

Mount special tool 2 213 040 (31 3 364) on special tool 2 213 039 (31 3 382) in the arrow direction.
Special tool 2 213 039 (31 3 382) must be prepared twice and must be used with the protective insert!

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Clamp special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) in the vice.
Position the pressure plates from above on special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) until you feel and hear the retaining bolts snap in.
Check the position of the pressure plates, correct if necessary.

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Adjust the special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) to dimension (A).
Dimension (A) = 90 mm - 95 mm

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.

Basic version and SPORT:
The coil spring is tensioned with the special tool 2 240 482 and a pressure plate (1).

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BMW M Performance Automobile and ALPINA:
The coil spring is tensioned with two pressure plates (1).

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Prepare the spring tensioner (basic version and SPORT)

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage of the coil spring.
Any use of faulty protective inserts leads to coil spring damage. Faulty protective inserts may lead to a cracked coil spring (corrosion).

Check the protective insert for wear or damage and if necessary, replace the protective inserts.

Mount special tool 2 213 040 (31 3 364) on special tool 2 213 039 (31 3 382) in the arrow direction.
Special tool 2 213 039 (31 3 382) absolutely must be used with the protective insert!

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Clamp special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) in the vice.
Position special tools 2 213 039 (31 3 382) and 2 240 482 on special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) from above until you can feel and hear the retaining bolts (1) snap in.
Check the positions of special tools 2 213 039 (31 3 382) and 2 240 482 and, if necessary, correct them.

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Position special tool 2 458 483 on the mounting plate.
Position special tool 2 240 486 on the mounting plate.
The threaded connection is made via bores 7 and 15 .
Turn special tool 2 458 483 until special tool 2 240 486 can be screwed into the prescribed bores.
Hand-tighten the screws (1).

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Adjust the special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) to dimension (A).
Dimension (A) = 150 mm to 175 mm

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Preparing spring tensioner (BMW M Performance Automobile and ALPINA)

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage of the coil spring.
Any use of faulty protective inserts leads to coil spring damage. Faulty protective inserts may lead to a cracked coil spring (corrosion).

Check the protective insert for wear or damage and if necessary, replace the protective inserts.

Mount the special tool 2 213 040 (31 3 364) on the special tool 2 213 039 (31 3 382) .
Use the special tool 2 213 039 (31 3 382) twice and always use it with the protective insert!

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Clamp special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) in the vice.
Position the pressure plates from above on the special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) until you feel and hear the retaining bolts snap in.
Check the position of the pressure plates and correct it if necessary.

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Adjust the special tool 2 213 022 (31 3 340) to dimension (A).
Dimension (A) = 90 - 95 mm

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