REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT COIL SPRING
Installation note:
1. All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
2. Retaining elements on chassis and suspension and steering parts must be replaced.
IMPORTANT:
- Both coil springs on the relevant axle must be replaced in the event of corrosion breakage.
- The spring pads at the top and bottom must also be renewed when replacing the coil springs.
NOTE: The process is described in THE REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT.
After installation:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Wheel wells: Stripping operations - replacing front right wheel arch
NOTE:
Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications, not all the
components are taken into consideration.
The following list basically represents the removal sequence.
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