How to change Front Springs on BMW 5 E60 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

[@bend__]

Makes it all look so peaceful..... In contrast to the war battle I am fighting when I am doing the job :-D

[@oliverbanford]

Replacing the front coil springs on an e60 is literally a 20 minute job, genuinely. 1) Disconnect top of drop link 2) if its driver side, disconnect headlight rod 3) Unclip ABS sensor and brake flexi from strut 4) Compress spring with hand held spring compressors whilst strut is still fitted to car 5) Support strut at bottom using trolley jack 6) Open bonnet and Remove 3 x 13mm strut mount nuts 7) lower trolley jack to allow assembly to drop, remove trolley jack 8) Compress the strut by hand enough to pop the top out under the wheel arch 9) Undo top strut centre nut (Rattle gun works well without having to hold centre with torx) 10) Remove old spring 11) Compress the new spring, fit to strut 12) Reverse all of the above to refit No need to piss about with the ball joint, control arms, or even the plastic sheilds. You're welcome... 👍

[@steveshadwell9111]

I can verify this process works perfectly. I replaced a snapped spring in literally 30 mins and I’m not a mechanic! My spring compressors wouldn’t compress the spring enough to get the strut and top mount under the wing, so left the top mount off, pushed the spring and strut under the wing and then fitted the top mount on under the arch. I then lifted it into position with a trolley Jack and put all the nuts on in one go. Saved hours of work. Thanks 👍🏻

[@GeorgeAusters]

What about the pinch bolt?

[@steveshadwell9111]

@@GeorgeAusters I just used this process to replace the spring. I didn’t replace the shock absorber. 👍🏻

[@oliverbanford]

@George Austers What about it? Leave it alone.

[@GeorgeAusters]

@@oliverbanford Pinch bolt holds the strut to the hub

[@nubblillen6302]

Please make a video of the back springs too, im gonna install my coilovers but totally new at this

[@crazystang69s75]

I luv your videos so clean and to the point

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for the feedback! We hope that our tutorial was helpful for you. Stay tuned and follow our latest updates. Best regards, Autodoc.

[@herobo123456]

unclear you mean where is the plastic cover removal to get to the bolt at 4:40

[@kristoferritzman2061]

One piece of advice is to remove some of the plastic shields before doing this. It's not shown in the video that this has already been done. Makes for much better access with handtools and a like when you need to get in with heavier gear to dislodge everything that's jammed on everywhere.

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your valuable clarification. Please stay tuned with us and let us know if you have any questions regarding the spare parts please contact our Customer Support team. Best Regards, Autodoc team.

[@fjcastani7041]

I was quoted 750 for all four. I’ll try it my self

[@alexg8460]

Anybody watching this because there lowering the car lol

[@herobo123456]

no

[@volvos60bloke]

they're

[@jigsa0039]

Yep! 👍

[@jeremy22b]

Should these be torqued under load or does it not matter?

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your feedback! Unfortunately, we missed this point, but when doing replacement, it is necessary to сlamp the thread joint by a torque wrench with the specified tightening torque, that is recommended by a manufacturer. Best regards, Autodoc.

[@herobo123456]

just make it really tight u dont need torque settings ur not working on an engine here

[@pf831]

What strut compressor are you using in this video?

[@autodocuk]

This video is considered to be an informative one. Unfortunately, we cannot provide the information regarding the tool used in this video. Best regards, Autodoc.

[@xcellxior]

@@autodocuk Its informative but you can't provide information. hmm..

[@davidgibson4840]

Love how it's so easy, not... Just done mine it's a pig of a job

[@autodocuk]

We are glad that you enjoy our work!

[@williwonkah.9242]

It's a good tutorial but lifes not that easy. Live in salty areas and corrosion takes hold....you'll spend hours getting those feckin bolts off. Believe me.

[@autodocuk]

Hi! Thanks for your feedback. Our videos are advisory in nature in order to demonstrate the procedure for the replacement process.

[@herobo123456]

not possible 4:40. where is the plastic shields? why do you not show removal in the video??????? and anyway it is not pessary to remove this you can just push weight on the disc assembly downwards and the whole spring shock assembly can be brought under the wheel arch and then use a hand held spring compressor no need to remover shock or plastics

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your valuable clarification. This information will be very useful for us and our viewers. In the future in new videos we will talk in more detail and show this replacement. Best Regards, Autodoc team.

[@leventefarkas3068]

Don t order from them !!! You prove then that they send the wrong parts ane they won t recognize the truth ! They send parts wich they don t fit the car and when you want to send them back they Look for reasons to not get them back . Even if theyr customer serive recomanded the parts !!!!

[@autodocuk]

Dear Levente! Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry that you've got a such impression regarding our service. To enable us to investigate an issue you mentioned, please provide us with the order number on our e-mail address [e-mail] Best regards, Autodoc Team.

[@Zedifier]

just watching this gives me anxiety

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your comment. We kindly ask you to clarify what you didn't like in our videos? We will be happy to assist you with any questions you have, please contact our Customer Support team. Best Regards, Autodoc team.

[@andredavis69]

Does this apply to xdrive front springs? 2010 535i e61 LCI

[@danturner5709]

What gets me a bout these videos they say use no 5 this and that. THERE IS NO SUCH THING, it’s either in Millimetres or imperial.

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your feedback! We have taken it into consideration and fixed the error in the new videos. Kind regards, Autodoc!