Special Tools - New Coil Spring Compressor

90bmw16 Group 04 Tools and Equipment
Bulletin Number 04 08 90 (3079)
Woodcliff Lake, NJ October 1990 Service Engineering



This Service Information Bulletin supersedes S.I. 04 08 90 (3079) dated June 1990 which should be removed from your S.I. binder and discarded.

SUBJECT: Coil Spring Compressor Tool

Situation: The tool presently used for compressing coil springs in BMW automobile suspensions (P/N 88 88 6 313 110) is no longer to be used for repairs in the workshop. Due to the increased vehicle weight the current tool (313 110) has reached its operating limit.

Solution: A new spring compressor has been developed that should be used on all
BMW models (except 850i (E31) rear coil springs).
The tool will be sent to all automotive BMW dealers under the automatic tool shipment program. Additional tools can be ordered directly from your Parts Distribution Center.
Special
Note: At the time of publication (June 1990) of above bulletin (new version attached), an adaptor for the spring compressor (P/N 88 88 6 313 120) was not available. This adapter allows you to compress the front springs on the 850i (E31). Please refer to Service Information bulletin 04 13 90 (3104) for the special tool that removes the rear coil springs of the 850i (E31).

E31 Front Coil Springs Remover Adapter P/N 88 88 6 313 124


Introductory Charge = No charge for this special issue

The above tool will be sent to all BMW automotive dealers under the Automatic Tool Shipment Program free of charge. Additional tools may be purchased from your Parts Distribution Center.