Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 316 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 316 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 318 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 318 is, BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 320 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 325 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 325 td, BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 325 tds, BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 318 tds, BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 328 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 318 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E36) 318 is View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – BMW E36. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Clip removal tool
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: strut mount – BMW E36. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the right and left shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • Both mounts of the rear shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – BMW E36. Recommended sequence of steps:
  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.
    Replacement: strut mount – BMW E36. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  20. Step 21
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    Install the new shock absorber mount.
  21. Step 22
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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.
  22. Step 23
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
  23. Step 24
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
  24. Step 25
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    BMW E36 – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
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