Rear Shock Absorbers And Springs - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

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Rear Shock Absorbers
and Springs
Replace shock absorbers and springs
in pairs only.
Rear shock absorber, removing
and installing
- Raise car and remove rear wheels.
WARNING!
Make sure that the car is firmly
supported on jack stands designed
for the purpose. Place the jack
stands beneath a structural chassis
point. Do not place jack stands
under suspension parts.
Support trailing arm from below using
an adjustable jackstand. Remove
shock absorber lower mounting bolt
(arrow).
CAUTION!
The shock absorber prevents the
drive axle from dropping too far.
Support the trailing arm before
removing the lower shock absorber
bolt to avoid damage to drive axle CV
joints.
On Sedan or Coupe models: Working
in trunk, pry out luggage compartment
liner retaining clips. Peel back liner to
gain access to upper shock absorber
mounting nuts (arrows).
- On Convertible models: Open
convertible top storage
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