How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 320 i E36
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How to change rear shock absorber on BMW E36 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 22/03/2021
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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW E36. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Clip removal tool
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW E36. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – BMW E36 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    Remove the clips of the boot side lining. Use a clip removal tool.
  3. Step 3
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    Detach the boot side lining.
  4. Step 4
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 5
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 6
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 7
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  7. Step 8
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW E36
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the wheel.
  10. Step 11
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    BMW E36 – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 17
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  17. Step 18
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 19
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 20
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    Remove the shock absorber upper mount.
  20. Step 21
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    Remove the shock absorber dust boot and bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW E36. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary. Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  21. Step 22
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    Install the dust boot and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  22. Step 23
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    Install the shock absorber upper mount.
  23. Step 24
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    Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6 Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 37 nm torque.
  24. Step 25
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
  25. Step 26
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
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