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Car rear suspension BMW 3 Series E21
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Rear suspension The rear suspension is independent, with telescopic heavy struts. It includes longitudinal inclined levers, which are pivotally attached to the...
Rear suspension The rear suspension is independent, with telescopic heavy struts. It includes longitudinal inclined levers, which are pivotally attached to the...
Rear suspension parts
Rear suspension details: 1 — rear suspension cross member; 2 — silent block; 3 rear suspension crossmember mounting brackets; 4 — suspension arm; 5 -...
Rear suspension details: 1 — rear suspension cross member; 2 — silent block; 3 rear suspension crossmember mounting brackets; 4 — suspension arm; 5 -...
Rear wheel hub parts
Rear wheel hub details: 1 — wheel drive shaft; 2 - mud deflector; 3 — oil seal; 4 - bearings; 5 - spacer sleeve; 6 — hub; 7 - crown nut.
Rear wheel hub details: 1 — wheel drive shaft; 2 - mud deflector; 3 — oil seal; 4 - bearings; 5 - spacer sleeve; 6 — hub; 7 - crown nut.
Replacing the rear suspension cross member
Removal Remove the anti-roll bar. Disconnect the suspension arms from the rear suspension crossmember. Disconnect the rear axle from the rear suspension...
Removal Remove the anti-roll bar. Disconnect the suspension arms from the rear suspension crossmember. Disconnect the rear axle from the rear suspension...
Removal and installation the suspension arm
Removal Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake actuator lever. Disconnect the differential output shaft from the wheel drive shaft and...
Removal Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake actuator lever. Disconnect the differential output shaft from the wheel drive shaft and...
Removal and installation a telescopic stand
Removal Place a support under the suspension arm. Loosen the nut securing the strut to the suspension arm. Loosen the nuts securing the mounting cup of the...
Removal Place a support under the suspension arm. Loosen the nut securing the strut to the suspension arm. Loosen the nuts securing the mounting cup of the...
Removal and installation the suspension strut spring
Removal Remove the telescopic stand. Remove the cap from the strut rod mounting nut and compress the strut spring with tool 31 3 110 so that the telescopic...
Removal Remove the telescopic stand. Remove the cap from the strut rod mounting nut and compress the strut spring with tool 31 3 110 so that the telescopic...
Removal and installation the anti-roll bar
Removal Disconnect the ends of the stabilizer bar from the suspension arms. Unscrew the nuts of the bracket mounting bolts that secure the stabilizer bar to...
Removal Disconnect the ends of the stabilizer bar from the suspension arms. Unscrew the nuts of the bracket mounting bolts that secure the stabilizer bar to...
Removal and installation the wheel drive shaft flange
Removal Remove the hub cap, remove the cotter pin and unscrew the hub castellated nut. Remove the rear wheel. Remove the brake drum (by unscrewing the...
Removal Remove the hub cap, remove the cotter pin and unscrew the hub castellated nut. Remove the rear wheel. Remove the brake drum (by unscrewing the...
Replacing wheel hub bearings
Removal Take it off shaft flange wheel drive. Disconnect and hang the wheel drive shaft from the body. Screw a castle nut onto the end of the drive shaft to...
Removal Take it off shaft flange wheel drive. Disconnect and hang the wheel drive shaft from the body. Screw a castle nut onto the end of the drive shaft to...
Installation and adjustment of clearance in hub bearings
Press the inner bearing into the hub. Measure the length "A" (see picture) distance sleeve, which, for example, is equal to 78.9 mm. Measure the distance "B"...
Press the inner bearing into the hub. Measure the length "A" (see picture) distance sleeve, which, for example, is equal to 78.9 mm. Measure the distance "B"...
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