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Section 31


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 also rear axle

Series: All models
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, E65, E66, 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, model series: E32, E34, E36, R50, R53

2 = 31 3 352 Spring holder (2x)

Note: Plastic-coated, model series: E36/7 (Z3), E38, E39, E52, E66

3 = 31 3 353 Spring holder (2x)

Note: Plastic-coated, model series: E38 rear, E39 rear, R50, R53

4 = 31 3 354 Spring retaining ring

Note: Model series: E31, E46, E39

5 = 31 3 355 Spring holder

Note: Plastic-coated, model series: E46, R50, R53

6 = 31 3 356 Centering ring

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

7 = 31 3 357 Spring holder (2x)

Note: For rear axle - model series: E65, E66

In conjunction with: 31 3 340



31 5140 Assembly tool





Note: For removing and installing control arm from hydraulic mount while installed

Series: R50, R53
Order number: 31 5 140
Assembly tool
Consisting of:
1 = 31 5 141 Tensioning device
2 = 31 5 142 Support bracket
3 = 31 5 143 Plate
4 = 31 5 144 Support bracket



31 5 150 Assembly tool





Note: For removing and installing hydro-mounts on control arm

Series:R50, R53
Order number:31 5 150
Assembly tool
Consisting of:
1 = 31 5 151 Spindle M18/M16 length 190 mm
2 = 31 5 152 M18 nut
3 = 31 5 153 Disc

Note: For removal only

4 = 31 5 154 Disc

Note: For installation only

5 = 31 5 155 Disc

Note: For installation only

6 = 31 5 156 Bush

Note: For removal only