How to change rear shock absorber on BMW 330i 3 (E92) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

[@flavianngabriel4337]

Camera.angles.commentaries. just perfect(and no annoying 10min prep talk).Thanks!

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to know this tutorial was useful to you. Stay tuned for more! Best regards, Autodoc team!

[@mattymonk100]

Just used this video to replace both rear shocks! Brilliant and got it done. First time doing car maintenance and It went really well!

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your feedback! We are please to know that this our video was useful for you.

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[@Mirciulikkk]

Talk about coincidences, got exactly the same car and today it failed MOT on leaking rear shocks And autodoc posted this exact tutorial Thanks

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for watching! Good luck with your repair! Best Regards, Autodoc Team

[@mickylogic]

Funny that, I have the same car, engine and colour too. My rear shocks are leaking too haha

[@dj0men666]

Nice - good to see the comments i made on another vid a few months ago about listing the tools and sizes and torques when using the tools - done very nicely. Cheers.

[@autodocuk]

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[@Houstnwehavuhoh]

Can I use a jack to compress the spring up from the control arm? Or is that not safe? Absolutely love the detail put into these videos!

[@autodocuk]

A special tool is used to remove the springs. www.autodoc.de/search?keyword=Federspanner%2C+Fahrwerksfeder. Regards, AUTODOC

[@Houstnwehavuhoh]

@@autodocuk thank you for the reply!

[@VELOCETTEify]

Yes you can safely check out 0 to 60 video on doing this job

[@helloworld7796]

Is it required to push up the "wheel" when unscrewing shock absorber or it can be done without pushing it up?' I am talking about 03:06 part.

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your comment! The "wheel" should be definitely lift up a little bit and fixed, otherwise the spring may fly out when the shock absorber is unscrewed and it is very unsafe. Stay tuned our latest updates. Best regards, Autodoc.

[@wutthedutch]

what is used at around 3:05 to push up the suspension? its not mentioned at all

[@autodocuk]

This is a hydraulic rack, you can get acquainted with the options and purchase at the link www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?keyword=Transmission+Jack

[@VELOCETTEify]

Is this the exact same procedure for a e92 335d?

[@autodocuk]

In general, the replacement will be similar, the only thing that may be slightly different is the design features of your particular model of car. More detailed information can be found in the technical documentation for repairing your car.

[@01123581321341]

the bottom shock mount looked like it needed replacing and considering how inexpensive it is I would always swap at the same time. Also a solvent based product like WD40 spray onto perished rubber is a silly idea and not going to do it any good……

[@autodocuk]

We are sure that your comment will be useful to many of our viewers.

[@ipsperformance]

Hello..how did you compress the spring? I am going to do this on my bmw e92 328xi and was wondering if I could just you the jack to compress the spring..any suggestions?

[@dj0men666]

rear shocks not under compression like the fronts

[@joekirby628]

I cannot loosen the top screw before lifting the car up. I don’t want to mess up the bolt as I’m using an adjustable spanner!

[@kissel7429]

I cant undo bottom nut as shock is spinning

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your comment! According to the description, it is difficult to suggest anything, we recommend that you contact an auto mechanic. Best Regards, Autodoc team

[@ericmckinley9058]

i used a clamp with someone else holding on tight but they are really hard to get off- assume you figured it out since your comment was ages ago?

[@ultra1obscene]

there is a 15mm counter hold a little further up, hold a spanner on that and it will go without spinning. No idea how it worked in this video without him holding that

[@okaaayyysnm3858]

Ur a star 🌟

[@Leo-di4gj]

Thanks

[@KiddPanther]

Things I learned today, I will NOT be trying this at home...LOL

[@skreech01]

why , its easy , or you want to be charged 500 $ lmao

[@longbar2344]

just finished mine. stripping the boot and refitting takes longer on the e93.

[@KiddPanther]

@@skreech01 if I had a garage and a lift, or even a friend with one,, no problem. All I have is a hot assed driveway with no shade and some hot assed asphalt. Yeah, I'll pay the 5...lol

[@dafyddjones7471]

@@KiddPanther better to be hot than cold, wet and miserable like here in the UK where I have to wait over a week for decent weather to work on mine

[@alexey9900]

Good 👍👍👍

[@Christian-fz1bz]

Torqued the bottom shock nut to 80nm and around 50nm the bottom of the shock snapped off. Too much torque. stock KYB shocks

[@Daniel-ih5ei]

about all of those tightening torques in this video are fucked up :)

[@autodocuk]

Our videos are for guidance only. All routine replacements and values can be found directly in the technical documentation for your car or use the help of a car maintenance service. AUTODOC

[@Christian-fz1bz]

@@autodocuk please don't give incorrect torque values. I expected more from a channel like this.

[@th4xmw538]

5:50 - This should be tightened to 38Nm! You'll snap off the thread of your new shock if you tighten it to 80Nm!!!

[@autodocuk]

Rear chassis tightening torques Rear-axle shock absorber on the body 27 Nm with support bracket 38 Nm on wishbones 60 Nm AUTODOC

[@michelelanni9205]

This might be the only thing i seriously hate about bmw’s To fix something you have to dismantle half a car. It takes more time to remove and reinstall all the covers than fixing the issue

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for your comment. Progress does not stand still, over time, cars are improved and acquire more and more functions, but the mechanisms are becoming more complex due to which replacement requires more labor and special tools. Best Regards, Autodoc team

[@dj0men666]

yeah was a PITA putting all the covers back together :)

[@robbieshaft]

Doing this job on a BMW is actually very easy, it’s harder on other cars, also some have the shock absorber going through the middle of the spring which doesn’t make it easy

[@okaaayyysnm3858]

My car has dropped .. so i changed shock absorber and its still low around 1 wheel .. does anyone know why my car has dropped? does anyone know why my car has dropped?

[@autodocuk]

Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately, according to the description without diagnostics, we cannot answer your question. Please contact the service of your car. AUTODOC

[@robbieshaft]

Snapped spring possibly

[@jaymaz8920]

What a div, the most important bit about the combination of components and there seating onto the shock was left out. Fool. Otherwise great video

[@leadster88]

Wtf are you talking about? Shut the fuck up you plum.

[@leadster88]

ian trofimov is that comment directed at me?