How to Replace the Rear Shocks on a BMW E90 3 Series

[@kirwanjohn101]

First time I saw a video on replacing the lower bush mounts as well. Also explained the torque setting. Very good.

[@claw1770]

Thanks for probably the best instructions i can find on youtube about the rear suspension assembly. cheers.

[@4DIYers]

Happy I was able to help and thank you for the kind words.

[@AshwinLB]

First video that actually explains the upper mount properly, thank you 🙌🏽

[@4DIYers]

Happy to help!

[@Alber_n54]

Excellent video, I just did mines today and this is the best video out there, thanks!

[@4DIYers]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@wikwyre]

GREAT video with all the info one could possibly need. Now to go work on my car :)

[@zacharykirkwood6495]

Very helpful for me as well. I have an 07 e90. I jacked the rear diff and got it on stands, got away with not having to jack the control arms when tightening the new mounts though which was nice. Great video.

[@4DIYers]

Thank you so much and happy to hear you got it done. Hope you have a great weekend!

[@bugalaman]

Great video. Thank you. Looks like an relatively easy job.

[@4DIYers]

Thank you and it's not too bad as long as you don't have excessive rust.

[@denzil6931]

Great video, many thanks! Could you please do a tutorial fro removinf the rear fenders on the E90 sedan?

[@Spaccamuro]

the top of my shocks do not stop where they should but continue to rise upwards. What can be the cause? I didn't put new supports but I will use the old ones.🙏🏽

[@yarrovic]

Thanks for the detailed tutorial, will you be doing the front axel too? Thanks to ur video im going to try it myself

[@4DIYers]

You're welcome. I do have some other tutorials on this car, but nothing for the front struts. So far they're still good, so I won't be replacing them anytime soon.

[@trust-h4n]

How did you torque the top strut nut without holding the strut shaft still?

[@bimalpatel8606]

So if I do the bottom mount at 28lb torque. I won’t need to worry about tightening the Nut at “ride height??? Also how much do you jack the control arm to bolt the upper mount in? Will it eventually “bottom” out?

[@4DIYers]

No need to torque it at ride height as it doesn’t twist like a control arm bushing. Raising the suspension will eventually bottom out but you have plenty of movement to get everything back together.

[@kambhutta6956]

As much as i tried not to the shock mount to the arm has cross threaded/spinning free, i think theres a 17 mm nut in top but i cant get a nut or anything on top the u scree from the bottom. Any tips?

[@nikmohdrostamniksoh4457]

hi sir... why my 320d e90 m-sport doesn't have bump stops(seems like my metal cap attached on black plastic cover not on bump stop)) or metal cap on plastic cover suppose to remove first or my Bump stop entered into plastic cover, when i DIY to remove my rear absorber..is m-sport version doesn't have it?

[@GamerPro-nw5lf]

Is it possible to adapt the rear shock absorbers from the bmw e46 to the e90?

[@GordonWlocksport]

i dont have the spot on the shock where you can hold it with a spanner while your tightening the bottom mount bolt?

[@4DIYers]

Should be able to hold it by hand. If not, then use a rubber strap wrench around the shock body.

[@llewis3900]

Hi there I went through a pothole last week and I can hear it banging in the boot Don’t think it came off Thanks

[@4DIYers]

Sounds like something broke in the back, you'll have to get under the car to inspect the components.

[@Chris-co7yv]

Hey man, I have an 06’ 325xi, I’ve seen videos saying you can’t remove the lower shock mount with the rear shock, but you clearly did it lol, and even installed it with it. is it different on certain years or do people just not tend to use “easy” ways

[@Chris-co7yv]

btw thank you so much for a detailed video, makes it so much better to understand and know what to expect for the job

[@ShayamKhan-i8e]

Did you take the shock out with bottom mount attached by undoing the 2 torx nuts? My 17mm bottom shock nut is rounded and didn't think it would come out by undoing the two bolts instead.

[@4DIYers]

Yes I did. It's a bit tricky getting that mount out, but possible.

[@ShayamKhan-i8e]

Nice one! This worked and saved me cutting the bottom of the shock absorber! Thanks heaps

[@4DIYers]

Great! Happy I was able to help.

[@4DIYers]

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