BMW Spring/Strut/Shock Replacement Instructions

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BMW Spring/Strut/Shock Replacement Instructions

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10-28-2007, 12:12 PM

jpr

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BMW Spring/Strut/Shock Replacement Instructions

Here's the actual BMW instructions from the TIS on replacing your springs, struts and shocks -

Here's the front axle -

Attached Files

	RA Layout of spring strut shock absorber.pdf (43.5 KB, 1386 views)
	RA Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber.pdf (406.5 KB, 1782 views)
	RA Instructions on handling the BMW spring tensioner.pdf (236.5 KB, 691 views)
	AZD Spring Struts.pdf (13.0 KB, 610 views)

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10-28-2007, 12:13 PM

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..and the rear axle

Attached Files

	RA Removing and installing_replacing left or right rear shock absorber.pdf (89.1 KB, 1000 views)
	RA Removing and installing_replacing rear left or right coil spring.pdf (102.4 KB, 668 views)
	RA Removing and installing or replacing left or right output shaft.pdf (120.5 KB, 437 views)
	AZD Shock Absorbers.pdf (15.4 KB, 444 views)

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Brakes Brake Choices Cross Drilling
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10-28-2007, 09:00 PM

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Just realized I forgot to post one -

Attached Files

	RA Removing and installing complete left or right spring strut shock absorber.pdf (224.1 KB, 758 views)
	RA Removing and installing_replacing coil spring for front left or right spring str.pdf (19.0 KB, 471 views)
	RA Removing and installing_replacing left or right front brake caliper.pdf (37.9 KB, 378 views)

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Brakes Brake Choices Cross Drilling
Torque Specs Oil

10-29-2007, 12:21 PM	#4
bigjae1976 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 11,395 My Ride: A car View My Garage	Sweet! Good find!

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