BMW C1 200 - Replacing Spring;Shock Absorber; Removing and Installing Leading Link; Removing Leading Link

31.23
Replacing spring/shock absorber
–Removing strut (
a
31.19)
d
Warning:
The spring strut is spring-loaded: proceed carefully
when disassembling - injury hazard!
•
Compress spring with
device (3)
BMW No. 33 5 600
,
adapter (2),
BMW No. 31 5 540
,
adapter (1),
BMW No. 33 5 606
•
Remove retaining plate (arrow)
•
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:
•
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
Removing and installing
leading link
Removing leading link
– Remove upper left and right tunnel panels
a
....................................................See Group 46
•
Raise vehicle wirth hoist,
BMW No. 00 1 570
•
Lower the front wheel (move the large lever of the
easy-lift mechanism down)
•
Disconnect spring strut from leading link
C1310390
33 5 600
31 6 540
33 5 606
2
1
3
C1330010
C1310000
00 1 570
C1310200