Change Car Shock Absorbers BMW 3-Series

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h30–6h00 ~250–600€
Temps estimé 2h30–6h00
Coût estimé ~250–600€
Difficulté Easy
Motorisations
3-Series 1982-1995 6
  • 316 Gas (M10B18)
  • 318i Gas (M10B18)
  • 318is Gas (M42B18)
  • 325e Gas (M20B27)
  • 325i, -ix Gas (M20B25)
  • M3 Gas (S14B23)
3-Series 1990-2000 5
  • 318is Gas (M42B18)
  • 318is, -LPG LPG,Gas (M44B19)
  • 323i Gas (M52B25)
  • 325i Gas (M50B25)
  • 328i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28)
3-Series 1998-2007 4
  • 323i, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B25TU)
  • 325i, -xi, -ti, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25)
  • 328i, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28TU)
  • 330i, -xi, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30)
3-Series 2005-2013 9
  • 325i, -Xi Gas (N53B30A)
  • 325i, -Xi, -LPG LPG,Gas (N52B25A)
  • 328i, -Xi Gas (N51B30A)
  • 328i, -Xi Gas (N52B30A)
  • 330i, -Xi Gas (N52B30A)
  • 335d Diesel (M57D30T2)
  • 335i, -Xi Gas (N54B30A)
  • 335i, -Xi Gas (N55B30A)
  • 335is Gas (N54B30A)
3-Series 2011-2020 5
  • 320i, -xDrive, -LPG LPG,Gas (N20B20B)
  • 320i, Flex Ethanol (E100),Gas (N20B20A)
  • 328i Gas (N26B20A)
  • 328i, -xDrive Gas (N20B20A)
  • 335i, -xDrive Gas (N55B30A)
Renew both front shock absorbers 3h00–6h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h00–2h30
Renew both front shock absorbers 4WD 2h30–6h00
Renew both front shock absorbers Rear-wheel drive 3h00–5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers (Convertible, Saloon) 1h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers Coupe 2h00

What is the function of BMW 3-Series shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the BMW 3-Series shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change BMW 3-Series shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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6 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
3-Series 1975-1983 1975-1983 320 Gas (M10B20), 320i Gas (M10B18F) Gas
3-Series 1982-1995 1982-1995 316 Gas (M10B18), 318i Gas (M10B18), 318is Gas (M42B18), 325e Gas (M20B27), 325i, -ix Gas (M20B25), M3 Gas (S14B23) Gas
3-Series 1990-2000 1990-2000 318is Gas (M42B18), 318is, -LPG LPG,Gas (M44B19), 323i Gas (M52B25), 325i Gas (M50B25), 328i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28) Gas, LPG
3-Series 1998-2007 1998-2007 323i, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B25TU), 325i Gas (M56B25), 325i, -xi, -ti, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25), 328i, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28TU), 330i, -xi, -Ci, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30) Gas, LPG
3-Series 2005-2013 2005-2013 325i, -Xi Gas (N53B30A), 325i, -Xi, -LPG LPG,Gas (N52B25A), 328i, -Xi Gas (N51B30A), 328i, -Xi Gas (N52B30A), 330i, -Xi Gas (N52B30A), 335d Diesel (M57D30T2), 335d Diesel (M57D30T2), 335i, -Xi Gas (N54B30A), 335i, -Xi Gas (N55B30A), 335is Gas (N54B30A) Diesel, Gas, LPG
3-Series 2011-2020 2011-2020 320i, -xDrive, -LPG LPG,Gas (N20B20B), 320i, Flex Ethanol (E100),Gas (N20B20A), 328d Diesel (N47D20C), 328i Gas (N26B20A), 328i, -xDrive Gas (N20B20A), 335i, -xDrive Gas (N55B30A) Diesel, Ethanol (E100), Gas, LPG

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