BMW 3 Series Front Shock Absorber Strut Replacement E90 E91

[@kirwanjohn101]

Thanks for making this video and showing all the detail

[@aaanton11]

No problem 👍 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@patcarmax]

Brilliant you got the detail as it is , great vid 😊

[@aaanton11]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@pinktacoetr]

Always compress the springs evenly when using spring compression tool not 1 side at a time.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@simplelangperorock]

lol... I just went through all that. I was very careful like you mate :) great work

[@aaanton11]

Glad you enjoyed, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@BEANDOG66]

when did you find out you forgot to refit the strut center nut haha. good video man

[@aaanton11]

centre nut was fitted, maybe forgot to record it😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@mahendrakanadia6561]

This is helpful if you want to replace a front shock of a BMW E90 etc.I have seen few different ways of doing this but you are not shown every details so you may struggle at some point if you are doing it first time.I am doing one at present and it took me almost an hour to undo steering track rod end.It is easy if you have torque gun but with the spanners only it could be a nightmare especially when all bolt threads are rusty.The track rod ball joint nut was so tight to undo that is why it took me so long to remove. Hopefully rest is not difficult completing the job tomorrow

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@MS-we4wi]

So did you get any more trouble finishing the job?

[@jamespha9896]

Thank you very good video I learn new thing every time !

[@aaanton11]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@bobbybeans8294]

hi great video thanks, couple of questions: 1 - is it ok to use an approved used strut instead of a brand new one when changing these? 2 - do you need to change them in pairs at the front? or not necessary? thanks

[@aaanton11]

They are cheap to buy new so I wouldn't go 2nd hand, and I would replace both but you don't have to, Link to Front Shock Absorbers on amazon, £74 amzn.to/2WaDk3h Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@bobbybeans8294]

@aaanton11 thanks so much, I have a BMW e90 and your videos are helping me so much! Appreciate the work

[@piecetoyou8285]

Hi, Thanks for showing` got to do one of these today. BMW E90 3 SERIES 2008 When you disconnect the ABS sensor will this trigger a fault code if battery left connected, And if I disconnect the battery would i have to use a scan tool to let the ECU know the battery is reconnected I never seen you open up the split where pinch bolts goes this makes it easier for strut to go back in

[@aaanton11]

I don't disconnect the abs sensor, I remove it from the retaining rubber but it all stays connected. if you do disconnect it there will only be a fault if the ignition is turned on whilst disconnected. Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@piecetoyou8285]

@@aaanton11 ignition on, does that mean 2 turns of the key will show fault code ? or if engine running then it will show fault code.? Here is what happened the other night in the garden replacing the leg, you couldn't make this up, We had to leave bottom cover tray on due to jack access, Taken a lot longer than we thought, dam pinch bolt would not come out, tried air gun ,air gun and tapping other end at same time, tried ratchet, and tapping other end at same time, dam thing just kept spinning , had to be left in. I hit a metal wedge into the split gap to open it slightly to get the leg looser. A couple of other issues getting the leg out` then the dreaded temperature dropped rapidly from 17.30 pm could not feel toes and fingers that night, torch batteries went down, got extension and light, Extension to short while looking around for another , I then fell off 2 big steps, heard a load pop ` hit the floor landed on elbow and shoulder to protect my head , felt sick with shit load of pain ,went in the house , son applied cold press then bandaged the ankle. hobbled back out with walking stick we joined two extensions together, carried on with the job in hand while I guided him what to do. After another 3 dam hours, job a good one, finished 21.30 pm. yep , other issues with bolts ` freezing our dam knackers off that evening in the low minus, Hospital next morning , fractured ankle, now on crutches with a form fit boot fitted ,minimum 4-6-weeks in boot then many weeks trying to get ankle back to normal, But worth it, start a job finish the job, Here`s the funny part, we replaced the cars broken leg to end up braking mine, well ankle lol

[@borislavtcekov6061]

Hi,do you need a wheel alignment when you change the shocks,thanks

[@aaanton11]

No need, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@tspark1071]

Great job. Thanks. stupid question. Can the strut or shock create growling noise by the friction with brake disk or other rotating parts during reducing speed by applying brake, if the peripheral parts are worn? There is no wear or tear around disk by visual check, but there IS a noise, or friction noise but not a squeak. Advice is much appreciated.

[@aaanton11]

that would normally be worn brake pads or discs, possible wheel bearing issue, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@nikmohdrostamniksoh4457]

Hai sir, may I know is DUST COVER for front absorber material from Rubber or Plastic(same like rear dust cover)? Sorry for silly inquiring😊

[@aaanton11]

Plastic, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@nikmohdrostamniksoh4457]

@@aaanton11 recently I bought new dust cover from Bavarian Auto Parts Malaysia but it seems like plastic(not pure plastic) so does this dust cover can be broken due a car hit deep potholes?

[@KAOS_REAL]

Using that Milwaukee impact driver on the spring compressors is exactly what not to do, and how you never hurt yourself

[@aaanton11]

always have used impact driver, and I don't know a garage that doesn't do the same, but Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@MrZimmaframe]

aaanton11 impact drivers have a 1/4 hex drive, that’s an impact wrench I think m8.

[@mshahid2898]

Great entertaining video -,Best Wishes 👍🏼👍🏼 how deep is that pit - saves having full sized ramp

[@aaanton11]

I did a video on the pit, kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3icYYF8l9dsh9U Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@austin777Dean]

what is the name of that part you used, when you reassembled it and tightened it by hand?

[@austin777Dean]

also what size is that and the allen?

[@aaanton11]

I used a socket, held with a pair of mole grips, or vice grips, the Allen key socket was 7mm if I remember right, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@aaanton11]

oh and britool, ball ratchet,Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@austin777Dean]

Awesome appreciate the content as well! Very helpful!

[@quartznation9499]

100ft lbs torque for the top self locking nut on shock absorber

[@interdiction2]

Your spring compressors were making me feel uncomfortable. I have a pair of Sykes Pickavant double hook type that bolt/clamp to the spring and even they give me the willies! Thank goodness yours held. I hate doing shockers. Good video though. 🖒🖒

[@aaanton11]

If they make you feel uncomfortable how do you think I feel,🤪🤪I hate compressing springs I know my face isn’t the best but it would be far worse with a spring in it! thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@DukeofDave]

I'm doing mine at the moment, yesterday the whole thing exploded in my face... One of the compressors missed the end of my nose by a hairs width and hit the roof of the garage. I'm taking them to a garage with a proper compressor to buy them back together. Wkimgbtk work this week 😂

[@ryanweaver7472]

Great job thank you!

[@aaanton11]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@legioner9]

Great content this.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Thomas998822]

don't listen to these pansies...this was good work.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@david-tracy]

How did it ride after

[@aaanton11]

Like a dream, slightly stiffer, thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@david-tracy]

aaanton11 thanks for the great video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@businessmindset2976]

Good I’m about to that myself.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@josemartin2178]

!0:45....Compressing the springs that way is awfully dangerous. It is not worth the risk at all. At least use a proper spring compressor. There are places where you can rent a DIY box with the proper tools.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@gazza2008roofing]

How the he'll did you not loose any fingers

[@aaanton11]

I need some new spring compressors,😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@zx6mick]

How much?

[@aaanton11]

Link to Front Shock Absorbers on amazon, £74 amzn.to/2WaDk3h Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@simplelangperorock]

It is not worth the risk using your compressors. Please get a new one with the lock-pins for added safety. And then, I will subscribe :)

[@aaanton11]

ok, done 👍🏻Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@simplelangperorock]

@@aaanton11 yw. I just dont wanna see you or anyone get hurt mate. great job. Subscribed :)

[@antwalk7772]

This is how not to remove the strut

[@aaanton11]

😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@MS-we4wi]

Maybe tell how to the it the right way if you think this is wrong. Otherwise your comment is useless

[@shaymc1977]

Watched a video on auto doc and it showed a different way less work.but this video showed All the problems a weekend mechanic would face and how to work around them.all help appreciated here thank you.

[@altayaga4275]

Hi dude

[@aaanton11]

😂😂hi👍🏻

[@Philunited]

But yrself a proper spring compressor

[@aaanton11]

Increases, the drama, 😂thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Philunited]

👍👍👍👍

[@duc696monster6]

Seeing you compressing (or trying to) that spring, you should not be screwing on cars, nor on anything that transport people or goes on the public roads...

[@aaanton11]

😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠