Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 tds, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 523 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 528 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 td, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 i View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change strut mount BMW 5 E39 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Suspension Strut Mounting
Tools
Replacement: strut mount – BMW E39. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #10
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 22
HEX bit no.H6.
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Flat chisel
Hammer
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: strut mount – BMW E39. AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
  • Please note: all work on the car – BMW E39 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: strut mount – BMW E39. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19.
  6. Step 8
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the control arm plastic cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the control arm plastic cover.
  9. Step 11
    Clean the fasteners connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 12
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    Loosen the front fastener of the control arm. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
  10. Step 13
    Clean the fasteners of the headlight levelling sensor. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 14
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the headlight levelling sensor. Use a combination spanner #10. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 15
    Disconnect the headlight levelling sensor.
    Step 16
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 17
    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
    Step 18
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    Unscrew the fastener of the stabiliser link bracket. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 19
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 20
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 21
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 22
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  16. Step 23
    Remove the bracket from the shock absorber strut.
    Step 24
    Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
    Step 25
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
    Replacement: strut mount – BMW E39. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Make sure that the steering knuckle is supported.
  17. Step 26
    Install the rear fastener of the control arm.
    Step 27
    Lower the car.
    Step 28
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    Open the bonnet.
  18. Step 29
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  19. Step 30
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 31
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW E39
  21. Step 32
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  22. Step 33
    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – BMW E39. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
    Step 34
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    Compress the spring.
  23. Step 35
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    Remove the shock strut mount cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
  24. Step 36
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  25. Step 37
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #22. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  26. Step 38
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    Remove the top strut mount.
    Replacement: strut mount – BMW E39. Professionals recommend:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  27. Step 39
    Clean the mounting seat of the shock strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 40
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    Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
  28. Step 41
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    Install a new top shock strut mount.
  29. Step 42
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #22. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 64 Nm torque.
    Replacement: strut mount – BMW E39. AUTODOC recommends:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  30. Step 43
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    Install the shock strut mount cap.
  31. Step 44
    Decompress the spring.
    Step 45
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  32. Step 46
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
  33. Step 47
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    Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. BMW E39
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