Tensioning the coil spring

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

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

Basic version:
Spindle = Special tools 0 495 811 (33 5 103) and 0 495 812 (33 5 104)

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.
Note the identification of the installation position of the coil springs (1) with a label (2).
The label (2) is fastened on the upper end of the coil spring (1) marked with the lettering "top".
Check the label (2) on the coil spring (1).
If the label (2) is missing on the installed coil spring (1), the installation position of the coil spring (1) must be marked.
Identification is required if the coil spring is re-installed after the repair.

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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), correct if necessary.
Pull down the spindle (2) in arrow direction.

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

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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