Change Car Shock Absorbers BMW 5-Series

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 4h00–6h00 ~400–600€
Temps estimé 4h00–6h00
Coût estimé ~400–600€
Difficulté Easy
Motorisations
5-Series 1987-1997 3
  • 525i Gas (M20B25M)
  • 525i, -ix Gas (M50B25)
  • 535i Gas (M30B35M)
5-Series 1996-2004 4
  • 525i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25 (256S5))
  • 528i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28 (286S1))
  • 528i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28TU (286S2))
  • 530i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30 (306S3))
5-Series 2003-2011 6
  • 525i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25)
  • 525i, Xi LPG,Gas (N52B25A)
  • 530i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30)
  • 545i, -LPG LPG,Gas (N62B44A)
  • 550i, -LPG LPG,Gas (N62B48B)
  • M5, -LPG LPG,Gas (S85B50A)
Renew both front shock absorbers 4h00–6h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h30–3h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers Saloon 3h00–4h00
Renew both front shock absorbers Rear-wheel drive 5h00

What is the function of BMW 5-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 5-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 5-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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4 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
5-Series 1981-1988 1981-1988 524td Diesel (M21D24), 533i Gas (M30B32E), 535i Gas (M30B34) Diesel, Gas
5-Series 1987-1997 1987-1997 525i Gas (M20B25M), 525i, -ix Gas (M50B25), 535i Gas (M30B35M) Gas
5-Series 1996-2004 1996-2004 525i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25 (256S5)), 528i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28 (286S1)), 528i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28TU (286S2)), 530i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30 (306S3)) Gas, LPG
5-Series 2003-2011 2003-2011 525i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25), 525i, Xi LPG,Gas (N52B25A), 530i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30), 545i, -LPG LPG,Gas (N62B44A), 550i, -LPG LPG,Gas (N62B48B), M5, -LPG LPG,Gas (S85B50A) Gas, LPG

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