I'm a BMW tech, but I haven't had a lot of time with the older stuff. It's time to do the struts on my wagon. The diagrams and repair instructions are so much different than the actual work that is required. Thanks!
2023 used your information in order to install Koni struts. Thank you, this gave me a great heads-up on what to expect. The technique on stepping on the brake work a treat.
I did the upper and lower control arms and tie rods recently. I didn't plan on doing the shocks but now have to. So glad you showed this easier way coz i cannot be bothered to mess with the arms again. Considered paying for it to be done but now I'll do it myself. Legend!
I'm gonna tackle this on my wagon next week. Manuals and videos were telling me to remove those damn control arms, i think satan himself torqued them. This video is a godsend, thanks so much
I think I may try to tackle this job. Great video which should allow me to go step by step. Pretty sure my 530i has the M suspension package so hopefully that’s not extremely different. We shall see.
BMW procedure for compressing these struts uses an adapter to press from the top spring plate. There's a video from Bavarian autosport where they show this albeit without the proper adapter.
good technique but please watch out for the brake lines, seen to many people brake them doing it like that, best to remove the caliper a little more work but saves you a lot of time and money if the line snaps
Hello! I changed them and the car was higher than normal (taking into account that the old shock absorbers were lower because they no longer worked well) Also, the front axle has become unstable. Would you know the solution? All the best.
Nice video, it just shows wrong position of spring on shock, correct position is in SACHS installation manual which is OEM for my BMW shocks, I cant put link in PDF because it got deleted.... If you ask I might try again
I liked the video. Very well filmed. And Your technique is helpful. But you have made a great mistake: you should have unbolted the break caliper. The way you stressed thay brake line pulling down on it to remove the strut is something completely forbbiden as you cam damage it and risk it fails while driving your car on the road. Beware every one who takes this video as a reference!