REMOVING AND INSTALLING
COIL SPRING FOR SPRING
STRUT

Remove spring strut mount - see
31 33.
Take off upper spring retainer with ring
and coil spring.

Important!
Only install pairs of springs with the
same BMW number (1) (located on end
of spring) and same color code (2)
(either with or without stripe of red
paint) on one axle.
Refer to the Parts microfiche for a
survey of springs to vehicle type and,
if applicable, special equipment (e.g. air conditioner, sport suspension, etc.)
as well as introduction dates.

Part numbers can be determined with
help of the BMW number on the spring
and therefore springs can be found for
a vehicle type in accordance with the
Parts microfiche.

Examples:
1. Spring with red color code
add 1
to number on spring 1 125 332
= part number 1 125 333

2. Spring without red color code
add 2
to number on spring 1 125 332
= part number 1 125 334


31 33 000

Installation:
Use an upper spring ring with thickness
(A) = 9 mm (0.354") for springs
with a red color code.

Installation:
Check protective tube and rubber
damper, replacing if necessary.

Installation:
Check upper and lower rubber rings,
replacing if necessary.
Ends of coil spring must bear on
shoulders in the lower and upper
spring retainers.