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2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans

37 00... Checking air springs for damage

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 37 00... Checking air springs for damage
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW 750xi and 2010 BMW 750xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: If a vehicle has been driven with depressurized air springs, the air springs must always be replaced.

Checking air spring strut on rear axle: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

  • Undo AIR SPRING STRUT  on wheel carrier

    Do not  release air spring strut in the upper wheel arch!

Air spring strut is damaged:

  • if pressing the lower spring strut eye moves the lower section of the spring strut (gaiter) in longitudinal direction toward the spring strut upper section (see illustration)
Fig 1: Movement Of Lower Spring Strut Eye
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