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31 33 100 Removing And Installing/Replacing Coil Spring For Front Left Or Front Right Spring Strut

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 only in the event of corrosion breakage!
For all E70/E71/E72 vehicles:  When replacing coil spring, always renew spring pad at bottom
NOTE: Procedure is described in "REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT ".

After installation: