New Spring Compressor Tool (04 07 00)

NEW SPRING COMPRESSOR TOOL

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SUBJECT

New Spring Compressor Tool

SITUATION

Distribution of the following tool will be through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program. Additional tools may be purchased through your PDC. Refer to Parts Information bulletin 01 01 95 for tool warranty details.

Spring Compressor Tool P/N 90 88 6 313 340

A new spring compressor has been developed to handle the greater spring rates and longer clamping stroke required for Model year 2000 vehicles. The old style spring compressor and retainers (P/N 88 88 6 313 120 SIB 04 08 90 (3079) ) will no longer be produced. The new spring compressor can be used on all models listed below but must be used for all model year 2000 vehicles and newer. The old spring compressor can continue to be used for vehicles up to 1999 model year. Individual parts cannot be exchanged between the two spring compressors.

1. 1. 90 88 6 313 341 - spring compressor
2. 2. 90 88 6 313 342 - replacement pin

Spring Retainers Set P/N 90 88 6 313 350

Spring Retainers

1. 2. 90 88 6 313 351 - E32, E34, E36
2. 3. 90 88 6 313 352 - Z3, E38, E39
3. 4. 90 88 6 313 353 - E38 rear, E39 rear

Spring Retainers

1. 5. 90 88 6 313 354 - E31, E46, E39
2. 6. 90 88 6 313 355 - E46
3. 7. 90 88 6 313 356 - E46 plastic centering ring

The spring compressor P/N 90 88 6 313 340 and the spring retainers 90 88 6 313 350 will be shipped in one box.

Application note:  Never use an air impact driver on the spring compressor, damage can result. Instead, use a hand ratchet or a geared electric drill with a low range such as the Milwaukee Hole Hawg (model 1675-6) manufactured by Milwaukee Electric Tool corp. Information regarding sales centers for Milwaukee Electric tool can be found on the web at www.mil-electric-tool.com or call 262 781 3600.