Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front strut mount on BMW 1 Series E82 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for 1 Coupe (E82) and other BMW models

Repair kit, suspension strut

        Repair kit, suspension strut for 1 Coupe (E82) Petrol (340 hp)
      
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        Repair kit, suspension strut for 1 Coupe (E82) Petrol (306 hp)
      
        Repair kit, suspension strut for 1 Coupe (E82) Diesel (177 hp)
      
        Repair kit, suspension strut for 1 Coupe (E82) Diesel (204 hp)
      
        Repair kit, suspension strut for 1 Coupe (E82) Petrol (218 hp)
      
        Repair kit, suspension strut for 1 Coupe (E82) Diesel (163 hp)
      
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Replacement: strut mount – BMW E82. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #13
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        HEX bit no.H6.
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Drive socket # 15 
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        Drive socket # 21 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Shock absorber socket
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – BMW E82. AUTODOC experts recommend:

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.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW E82. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 4

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #13.
Step 5

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 6

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 7

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 8

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW E82. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 9

Remove the wheel.
Step 10

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 13

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 14

Detach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 15

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 16

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 18

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW E82. AUTODOC recommends:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
Step 19

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
Step 22

Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23

Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 25

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 26

Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 27

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 28

Remove the control arms. Use a crowbar.
Step 29

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 30

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 31

Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 32

Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – BMW E82. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 33

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 34

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW E82. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 35

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 36

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW E82. 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 37

Compress the spring.
Step 38

Remove the shock strut mount cap. Use a crowbar.
Step 39

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 40

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 41

Remove the top strut mount.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW E82. Professionals recommend:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 42

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 43

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 64 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW E82. AUTODOC recommends:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 44

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 45

Install the shock strut mount cap.
Step 46

Decompress the spring.
Step 47

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 48

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 49

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 50

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. BMW E82
Step 51

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 52

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 53

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 54

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
BMW E82 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 55

Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 56

Install the control arms.
Step 57

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 58

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 59

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 60

Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 61

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 62

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 63

Screw in the fastener that connects the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 64

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 65

Tighten the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 68 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 66

Tighten the front fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 68 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 67

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 82 Nm torque.
Step 68

Remove the support from under the arm.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW E82. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 69

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 165 nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 70

Attach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 71

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 72

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 73

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 58 Nm torque.
Step 74

Treat all joints of the arm. Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 75

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 76

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – BMW E82. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 77

Install the wheel.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW E82. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 78

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 79

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 80

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 81

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 34 Nm torque.
Step 82

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 83

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 84

Close the hood.

AUTODOC recommends:
BMW E82 – Press the brake pedal several times with the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.

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