Suspension: Tools and Equipment

Front axle
31 1 130 Puller
In conjunction with: 31 1 100





Note: For removing track rod at front axle

Series: E52
SI number: 10300(554)
Order number: 31 1 130 Puller

31 2 220 Support plate
Minimum set: Mechanical tools
In conjunction with: 00 2 030 (not included in minimum kit)





Note: For supporting front axle carrier when removing oil pan

Series: E38
Engine: M57, M62
Order number: 31 2 220 Support plate

31 3 140 Pin wrench





Note: For loosening and tightening MacPherson strut threaded connection when replacing shock absorber

Model: 2002
Order number: 31 3 140 Pin wrench

31 3 340 Spring tensioner
Minimum set: Mechanical tools





Note: For tensioning coil springs when removing and installing spring strut. Used on front axle only. Exception: On E38 and E39 front and rear axle

Series: All, R50, R53
Storage location: Single
Order number: 31 3 340 Spring tensioner
Consisting of:
1 = 31 3 341 Spring tensioner, single
2 = 31 3 342 Replacement pin

31 3 350 Spring holder set
Minimum set: Mechanical tools
In conjunction with: 31 3 340 and 31 3 360





Note: For locating coil springs during tensioning. See also Spring tensioner 31 3 340

Series: E31, E32, E34, E36, E36/7, E38, E39, E46, E52, R50, R53
Storage location: Single
Order number: 31 3 350 Spring holder set
Consisting of:
1 = 31 3 351 Spring holder (2x)

Note: Plastic-coated, Series: E32, E34, E36, R50, R53

2 = 31 3 352 Spring holder (2x)

Note: Plastic-coated, Series: E36/7(Z3), E38, E39, E52

3 = 31 3 353 Spring holder (2x)

Note: Plastic-coated, Series: E38 rear, E39 rear, R50, R53

4 = 31 3 354 Spring retaining ring

Note: Series: E31, E46, E39

5 = 31 3 355 Spring holder

Note: Plastic-coated, Series: E46, R50, R53

6 = 31 3 356 Centering ring

Note: Plastic ring for centering spring strut in spring retaining ring 31 3 354, Series: E46

7 = 31 3 357 Spring holder

Note: For rear axle E 65

In conjunction with: 31 3 340

31 3 358 Insert Ring

Note: For inserting spring retainer ring 31 3 354 model series (PL2)

Order number 31 3 358 insert ring

31 3 360 Protective inserts

Note: For spring retainer

Series: E32, E34, E36, E38, E39, E46, E52
Storage location: Single
Order number: 31 3 360 Protective inserts
Consisting of:
1 = 31 3 361 Protective insert

Note: For spring holder 31 3 351, Series: E32, E34, E36

2 = 31 3 362 Protective insert

Note: For spring holder 31 3 352, Series: E38, E39

3 = 31 3 363 Protective insert

Note: For spring holder 31 3 353, Series: E38 rear, E39 rear

5 = 31 3 365 Protective insert

Note: For spring holder 31 3 355, Series: E46

6 = 31 3 366 Repair coating for protective insert

Note: For repairing plastic surface of all spring holders

7 =31 3 367 Protective insert

Note: For spring holder 31 3 352, Series: E52

7 = 31 3 368 Protective insert

Note: For spring retainer 31 3 357

In conjunction with: 31 3 340