Thank you so much, especially for showing us how to remove it without taking ALL the control arms out!
@yerboogieman Жыл бұрын
I'm a BMW tech, but I haven't had a lot of time with the older stuff. It's time to do the struts on my wagon. The diagrams and repair instructions are so much different than the actual work that is required. Thanks!
@andrewachholz79222 жыл бұрын
Really nice work and presentation. You have a talent not just for wrenching but for teaching. Greetings from Sweden.
@mbwh1582 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this tutorial. Managed to replace my struts in 4 hours or so (without power tools), and the car rides much more securely
@archycross10142 жыл бұрын
Not perfect. But okay. You should remove the Brake. In your case you pulled on the Brakeline. Not good
@stephencurry855211 ай бұрын
2023 used your information in order to install Koni struts. Thank you, this gave me a great heads-up on what to expect. The technique on stepping on the brake work a treat.
@matketapi7283 Жыл бұрын
Pretty straight forward and simple technique step by step ilustrations. One of the best!
@SilverBlackG2 жыл бұрын
I did the upper and lower control arms and tie rods recently. I didn't plan on doing the shocks but now have to. So glad you showed this easier way coz i cannot be bothered to mess with the arms again. Considered paying for it to be done but now I'll do it myself. Legend!
@SilverBlackG2 жыл бұрын
Should i loosen the arms before pushing the hub down to release the shock or will they move nicely?
@KIReal76673 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend, i did exactly the same thing and it worked like a charm, really appreciated, you saved me 500$.
@danbradley45133 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna tackle this on my wagon next week. Manuals and videos were telling me to remove those damn control arms, i think satan himself torqued them. This video is a godsend, thanks so much
@mattholmes96572 жыл бұрын
I think I may try to tackle this job. Great video which should allow me to go step by step. Pretty sure my 530i has the M suspension package so hopefully that’s not extremely different. We shall see.
@7hanasi5 ай бұрын
I have the 530i M sport as well, any big difference when installing new suspension that isn’t OEM?
@rsporsche2 жыл бұрын
BMW procedure for compressing these struts uses an adapter to press from the top spring plate. There's a video from Bavarian autosport where they show this albeit without the proper adapter.
@larrycampbell2500 Жыл бұрын
I’m very impressed nice work!
@kevinjean2702 Жыл бұрын
The exact video i was look for lmaoo thanks for the struggle
@uz14048 ай бұрын
good technique but please watch out for the brake lines, seen to many people brake them doing it like that, best to remove the caliper a little more work but saves you a lot of time and money if the line snaps
@e28biased4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@MJCARS2 жыл бұрын
Hello! I changed them and the car was higher than normal (taking into account that the old shock absorbers were lower because they no longer worked well) Also, the front axle has become unstable. Would you know the solution? All the best.
@Ritcheyyy Жыл бұрын
Nice video, it just shows wrong position of spring on shock, correct position is in SACHS installation manual which is OEM for my BMW shocks, I cant put link in PDF because it got deleted.... If you ask I might try again
@danc20146 ай бұрын
Do you need to align the wheels
@patricioaguayo90882 жыл бұрын
I threw tat tool in the recycling bin. Bought assbly new.
@jelefaz Жыл бұрын
When you stood on the breaks to get the strut out you should be careful not to damage the brake lines.
@BMWyCia9 ай бұрын
I liked the video. Very well filmed. And Your technique is helpful. But you have made a great mistake: you should have unbolted the break caliper. The way you stressed thay brake line pulling down on it to remove the strut is something completely forbbiden as you cam damage it and risk it fails while driving your car on the road. Beware every one who takes this video as a reference!
@pablolopez54262 жыл бұрын
Hola, qué medidas tiene tu llanta? 235 45 R17? ???....
@axelquezada23343 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@taral35482 жыл бұрын
What about the brake line? Did the brake line stretched out too much?
@gustawjanusiak52542 жыл бұрын
Have you remove the tie rods? Because i dont see corectly..
@williefast99 Жыл бұрын
No
@user-dw7gi3oq3d8 ай бұрын
Опорный подшибник продавленый будет рвать стакан. И прокочять надо было аморик прежде чем ставить.
@omarbi1292 жыл бұрын
What struts did you use? Or you recommend.
@williefast992 жыл бұрын
I used some KYBs
@ethanjohnson7478 Жыл бұрын
Make sure to torque
@NH_MotorworksАй бұрын
Dude you got lucky. Ext time remove the caliper atleast could of destroyed the flex hose
@enriqueclaure13142 ай бұрын
Boy should have watched your video first. Work smart not hard as they say.