All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for 3 Compact (E36) and other BMW models

Anti-Friction Bearing, suspension strut support mounting

Repair Kit, suspension strut

Seal, suspension strut bearing

Supporting Ring, suspension strut bearing

Suspension Strut Mounting

Top Strut Mounting

      BMW 3 Compact (E36)
    
      BMW 3 Saloon (E36)
    
      BMW 3 Coupe (E36)
    
      BMW 3 Convertible (E36)
    
      BMW 3 Touring (E36)

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Tighten the parking brake lever.

Step 2

Place wedge blocks under the rear wheels.

Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.
Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Remove the front wheels.
Step 6.1

Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut.

Step 6.2
Step 7.1

Unscrew the bolt and remove the steering knuckle from the damper strut.

Step 7.2

Step 7.3
Step 8

Unscrew the three fastening nuts of the suspension strut mount.
Step 9

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 10

Set a spring compressor and compress the spring

AutoDoc recommends:

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 11

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
Step 12

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 13

Install a new strut mount
Step 14

Secure the top strut mount with bolts to the car body
Step 15

Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it
Step 16

Screw the three fastening nuts of the shock strut mount
Step 17.1

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.

Step 17.2

Step 17.3
Step 18.1

Connect the wiring and the brake hose to the bracket on the shock strut.

Step 18.2
Step 19

Install the wheel.
Step 20

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts

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