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How to change rear coil springs on BMW E92 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 d … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330 d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330d, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 320 d … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear springs / rear coil springs on BMW 330i 3 (E92) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for 3 Coupe (E92) and other BMW models
Coil spring
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Pin punch
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – BMW E92. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
- Please note: all work on the car – BMW E92 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW E92
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Install the coil spring compressor on the coil spring.Replacement: coil springs – BMW E92. Professionals recommend:Use adapters and jaws of the appropriate size. The sping coils should be securely fixed with the coil spring compressor. Use high quality coil spring compressors.
- Step 7Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 8Compress the spring.Replacement: coil springs – BMW E92. AUTODOC recommends:Compress the coil spring compressor until there is enough room to remove the spring. Do not compress the tool to the full: the spring coils must not touch each other. Be careful. The compressed spring is powerful and in case of disrupting ties, straightening, it can cause injury.
- Step 9Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17.
- Step 10Remove the support from under the arm.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: coil springs – BMW E92. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
- Step 11Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 12Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt.
- Step 13Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear subframe. Use a drive socket #18. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 14Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 15Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a rubber mallet.
- Step 16Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.AUTODOC recommends:BMW E92 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
- Step 17Pull down the suspension control arm. Remove the coil spring together with the coil spring compressor.Replacement: coil springs – BMW E92. AUTODOC recommends:While the spring is compressed, do not do any operations on it.
- Step 18Remove the rubber spring spacer.
- Step 19Release the coil spring.
- Step 20Remove the spring.
- Step 21Install a new coil spring on the coil spring compressor.Replacement: coil springs – BMW E92. Tip:Use adapters and jaws of the appropriate size.
- Step 22Compress the spring.
- Step 23Install the rubber spacer on the new coil spring.
- Step 24Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 25Pull down the suspension control arm. Install the spring.AUTODOC recommends:Make sure that the coil spring is correctly positioned in its mounting seats.
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