Replacing Spring/Shock Absorber; Removing And Installing Leading Link; Removing Leading Link - BMW C1 200 Repair Manual

Replacing spring/shock absorber

– Removing strut ( 31.19)
a
d
Warning:
The spring strut is spring-loaded: proceed carefully
when disassembling - injury hazard!
3
33 5 600
•
Compress spring with
device (3) BMW No. 33 5 600,
adapter (2), BMW No. 31 5 540,
adapter (1), BMW No. 33 5 606
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Remove retaining plate (arrow)
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Release and remove spring
When installing:
•
While installation is basically a reversal of the re-
moval process, careful attention should be di-
rected toward the following:
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Install end of spring opposite the slot in the re-
taining plate, ensuring that the entire surface of
the end of the spring rests securely against the
retaining plate
•
Check to verify that spring is installed correctly
31 42 405
1
leading link
33 5 606

Removing leading link

– Remove upper left and right tunnel panels
....................................................See Group 46
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2
31 6 540
C1310390
00 1 570
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Raise vehicle wirth hoist, BMW No. 00 1 570
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Lower the front wheel (move the large lever of the
easy-lift mechanism down)
C1330010
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Disconnect spring strut from leading link
Removing and installing
C1310000
C1310200
31.23