Car front and rear suspension BMW 3 Series E46

Technical data
Front suspension Type - Independent, with MacPherson struts, consisting of springs and shock absorbers. A stabilizer bar is installed on all models. Rear...

Tightening torques for connections, Nm
Front suspension Anti-roll bar eye nuts* — 65 Anti-roll bar bracket nuts* — 22 Hub Nut* - 290 Lower ball joint nut* — 65 Lower Arm Bracket Bolts - 59 Fastening...

General information
The independent front suspension of the MacPherson type is a strut consisting of a coil spring and a telescopic shock absorber. The right and left struts are...

Front hub — removal and installation
Note: The front hub should not be removed until it is necessary to replace it. The inner races of the hub bearings are pressed onto the hub axles, so removing...

Front steering knuckle — removal and installation
Note: You will need a new strut to steering knuckle bolt and lower ball joint nuts for installation. Removal 1. Apply the parking brake. Raise the front of the...

Front suspension strut — removal, repair and installation
Note: When installing, you will need new upper strut mount nuts and a strut-to-steering knuckle bolt. Removal 1. Chock the rear wheels. Apply the parking...

Lower control arm front suspension — removal, repair and installation
Note: You will need new lower control arm front ball joint nuts for installation. Removal 1. Chock the rear wheels. Apply the parking brake. Raise the front of...

Front Suspension Ball Joint — Replacement
To replace the ball joint, you will need a hydraulic press and a set of spacer bushings. If you need to replace the ball joint, contact a specialized service...

Front Anti-Roll Bar — Removal and Installation
Note: For installation you will need new stabilizer bracket and earring mounting nuts. Removal 1. Chock the rear wheels. Apply the parking brake. Raise the...

Front Anti-Roll Bar Earring — Removal and Installation
Note: You will need new earring mounting nuts for installation. Removal 1. Apply the parking brake. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it on jack...

Rear hub — removal and installation
Note: Do not remove the hub unless absolutely necessary, as this will require replacing the bearing. The inner race of the hub bearing is a tight fit, so...

Rear Hub Bearings — Replacement
1. Remove the rear hub (see paragraph 9). 2. Remove the bearing retaining ring from the hub support bore. 3. Knock the bearing out of the hub support using a...

Rear shock absorber — removal, repair and installation
Note: You will need new upper shock mount nuts and a new gasket during installation. Removal 1. Support the front wheels. Raise the rear of the vehicle and...

Rear suspension spring — removal and installation
Removal 1. Support the front wheels. Raise the rear of the vehicle and place it on supports (see "Raising and jacking up the vehicle"). Remove the appropriate...

Rear Suspension Trailing Arm — Removal, Repair and Installation
Removal 1. Support the front wheels. Raise the rear of the vehicle and place it on stands (see " Lifting and installing the car on supports "). Remove the...

Upper arm rear suspension — removal, repair and installation
Note: When installing you will need a new bolt and nut to secure the upper arm to the subframe. Removal 1. Remove the suspension spring (see paragraph 12). 2....

Lower arm rear suspension — removal, repair and installation
Note: When installing you will need a new bolt and nut to secure the upper arm to the subframe. Removal 1. Place chocks under the front wheels. Raise the rear...

Rear Anti-Roll Bar — Removal and Installation
Note: You will need new anti-roll bar bracket and eye nuts for installation. Removal 1. Support the front wheels. Raise the rear of the vehicle and place it on...

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