33 53 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right coil spring

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Special tools required:

2 358 630

IMPORTANT:

Both coil springs on the relevant axle must be replaced only in the event of corrosion breakage!
The spring pads at the top and bottom must also be replaced when replacing the coil springs.

NOTE: The coil spring is allocated in the BMW/MINI Parts Catalogue under the item "Spring table" according to VIN and equipment of the vehicle.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR WHEEL .

Removal:

Remove wheel speed sensor (1) from holder (2).

On the right side, additionally release brake wear indicator cable from the holder.

Fig 1: Wheel Speed Sensor And Holder

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Secure special tool 2 358 630 with wheel studs to drive flange.

Support trailing arm with special tool 2 358 630 and workshop jack on wheel hub.

Fig 2: Supporting Trailing Arm With Special Tool

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Release screw (1) for anti-roll bar link on trailing arm.

Fig 3: Screw On Trailing Arm

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Release shock absorber (2) from trailing arm by unscrewing screw (1).

Fig 4: Shock Absorber And Screw

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Lower workshop jack with special tool 2 358 630 .

Place workshop jack to side.

NOTE: Special tool 2 358 630 can remain on wheel hub.

Fig 5: Supporting Trailing Arm With Special Tool

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Pull trailing arm (1) down slightly.

Remove coil spring (2).

Fig 6: Removing Coil Spring

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Installation:

IMPORTANT: Incorrect assembly possible!

The upper end of the coil spring (1) is flatter.

Fig 7: Upper End Of Coil Spring

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When replacing spring: Replace top (1) and bottom (2) spring pads.

Connect top (1) and bottom (2) spring pads to coil spring.

Fig 8: Connecting Top And Bottom Spring Pads To Coil Spring

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End stop of bottom spring pad must lie against end of coil spring.

When installing spring, pin (1) of bottom spring pad must be inserted into bore hole (2).

Fig 9: Bore Hole And Pin Of Bottom Spring Pad

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Pull trailing arm (1) down slightly.

Insert coil spring (2).

Fig 10: Trailing Arm And Coil Spring

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Insert workshop jack into special tool 2 358 630 .

Press trailing arm upwards with special tool 2 358 630 and workshop jack until shock absorber can be screwed to trailing arm.

Fig 11: Supporting Trailing Arm With Special Tool

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Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 52 1AZ .

Fig 12: Shock Absorber And Screw

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Position anti-roll bar link on trailing arm.

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 55 2AZ .

Fig 13: Screw On Trailing Arm

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Lower workshop jack and place to one side.

Remove special tool 2 358 630 .

Fig 14: Supporting Trailing Arm With Special Tool

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