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Front and rear axle of the car BMW 3 Series E36
Front axle design
BMW 3-series cars have a front axle with shock absorber struts. Each shock absorber strut consists of a coil spring and a built-in shock absorber. The shock...
BMW 3-series cars have a front axle with shock absorber struts. Each shock absorber strut consists of a coil spring and a built-in shock absorber. The shock...
Removal and installation the shock absorber strut
Removal Remove the brake caliper and secure it to the body with wire. Caution: The brake hose remains connected, otherwise the brake system will need to be...
Removal Remove the brake caliper and secure it to the body with wire. Caution: The brake hose remains connected, otherwise the brake system will need to be...
Disassembling the shock absorber strut and shock absorber / Removing and installing the coil spring
Figure W 3638. Upper shock absorber strut mount, models 316i, 318i, 318is 1. Thrust bearing 2. Nut with boss M8 3. Spacer washer 4. Self-locking nut M12x1.5 5....
Figure W 3638. Upper shock absorber strut mount, models 316i, 318i, 318is 1. Thrust bearing 2. Nut with boss M8 3. Spacer washer 4. Self-locking nut M12x1.5 5....
Checking the shock absorber
A defective shock absorber can be identified by the following signs: Long-term, undamped vibrations of the body on uneven roads. The car sways when the road...
A defective shock absorber can be identified by the following signs: Long-term, undamped vibrations of the body on uneven roads. The car sways when the road...
Removal and installation, checking of front wheel bearings
Removal requires a special BMW tool. Caution: A wheel bearing defect is indicated by noise, especially when turning a sharp turn, from the bearing side of the...
Removal requires a special BMW tool. Caution: A wheel bearing defect is indicated by noise, especially when turning a sharp turn, from the bearing side of the...
Removal and installation the transverse arm
The cross arm is disassembled. If the joint is broken or the cross arm is bent, the entire part must be replaced. Removal Loosen the wheel bolts with the...
The cross arm is disassembled. If the joint is broken or the cross arm is bent, the entire part must be replaced. Removal Loosen the wheel bolts with the...
Rear axle. General information and design
BMW cars have a rear axle with central wishbones of independent wheel suspension. In this case, the position of each wheel is determined by three levers: the...
BMW cars have a rear axle with central wishbones of independent wheel suspension. In this case, the position of each wheel is determined by three levers: the...
Removal and installation rear shock absorbers
Removal Fold back the trim in the luggage compartment in the area of the upper shock absorber mount. Raise the rear of the car. Support the lower control arm...
Removal Fold back the trim in the luggage compartment in the area of the upper shock absorber mount. Raise the rear of the car. Support the lower control arm...
The device of the semi-axles
Figure W-3828. Half shafts 1. Half shaft 2. Gasket 3. Torx bolt 4. Nut with boss 5. Lid 6.-9. Clamp 10. Inner constant velocity joint 11. Repair kit for...
Figure W-3828. Half shafts 1. Half shaft 2. Gasket 3. Torx bolt 4. Nut with boss 5. Lid 6.-9. Clamp 10. Inner constant velocity joint 11. Repair kit for...
Removal and installation axle shafts
Removal Press the lock "1". Unscrew nut "2". Attention: The nut is tightened with a high tightening torque. For safety reasons, put the wheel on, lower the car...
Removal Press the lock "1". Unscrew nut "2". Attention: The nut is tightened with a high tightening torque. For safety reasons, put the wheel on, lower the car...
Replacing the corrugated axle shaft cover
Removal Remove the axle shaft. Press down the sealing cap. Use pliers to cut off the tightening straps of the corrugated cover. Remove the retaining ring....
Removal Remove the axle shaft. Press down the sealing cap. Use pliers to cut off the tightening straps of the corrugated cover. Remove the retaining ring....
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