Car front and rear suspension BMW 5 Series E34

Front axle — general information and design
The front axle of a BMW consists of a front axle beam, shock absorber struts, and wishbones. The anti-roll bar provides better grip of the front wheels on the...

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...

Shock absorber strut device
Figure W — 3614. Shock absorber strut 1 Thrust bearing 2 Nut with boss M8 3 Spacer washer 4 Self-locking nut M12x1.5 5 Cap 6 Sealing ring 7 Spacer washer 8...

Disassembling the shock absorber strut and shock absorber / removing and installing the coil spring
Please note: Springs on the same axle are replaced only in pairs and springs with the same number indicated on the end of the spring are installed. Removal...

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...

Removal and installation, checking of front wheel bearings
Caution: A wheel bearing defect is indicated by noise, especially when turning a sharp turn, from the bearing side of the wheel on the outside of the turn....

Rear axle — general information and design
BMW cars have a rear axle with diagonal levers of independent wheel suspension. Shock absorbers serve for suspension. In the middle of the rear axle is the...

Removal and installation rear shock absorbers
Cars without clearance control Note: For disassembling the shock absorber, see above. Removal Limousine: Remove the back of the rear seat. Touring Model:...

Removal and installation the axle shaft
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts. Raise the rear of the car. Remove the wheel. Loosen the bolts securing the axle shaft to the differential gearbox using a...

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....

The device of the semi-axles
Figure W — 3817. Half shafts 1 Half shaft 2 Gasket 3 Bolt M10x50 4 Lid 5 Clamp 6 Clamp 7 Lid

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