We cannot show all the nuances and problems when replacing, this is all individual and it is not always possible to solve them at home. To avoid this, we always recommend that replacements be made at specialized services.
Yer just loosening them should be enough to pull the tops out of the wheel arch, tho you may need to disconnect the steering rack ends as i dont think the will go that low.
In general, the replacement will be similar, the only thing that may be slightly different is the design features of your car. You can find more detailed information in the technical documentation for the repair of your car. AUTODOC
Thank you for your feedback! Regardless of the nature of the damage or wear, it is recommended to replace the shock absorbers in pairs. Stay tuned with us! Best regards, Autodoc team!
Hi, could you please direct me to where I could purchase the shock absorber socket from or? The actual size and profile as can't get a proper look at it in the video. Any help, much appreciated.
Warning.. Make sure to check the torque settings for your car elsewhere as the AUTODOC tutorial for the rear shocks suggests settings TWICE what is required and has lead to snapping components…!! Good tutorials, but dubious torque settings
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
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Thanks for providing coverage for the e82. Here in the states it's hard to find videos like this. Excellent!!
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Best diy video I’ve seen. Thanks!
You make it look easy lol
I had to do mine today on the drive way hard to do with only one way to work at and on stands lol
We cannot show all the nuances and problems when replacing, this is all individual and it is not always possible to solve them at home.
To avoid this, we always recommend that replacements be made at specialized services.
Really good video. Is it necessary to remove control arms? I’ve seen videos of people just loosening them a little bit
You can find this information in the technical documentation for car repair.
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Yer just loosening them should be enough to pull the tops out of the wheel arch, tho you may need to disconnect the steering rack ends as i dont think the will go that low.
Great demonstration. Thanks
Just curious on what spraying the head of the bolt with wd-40 does?
The mechanic sprays wd-40 on the head for correct and easy key setting.
If these videos are for individuals it should be presented how to manage with it at home garage
Thanks for the clarification, we will take that into account in the next videos.
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Excellent video
WHat is the name of the tool for compress springs?
The part is a spring puller.
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@@autodocuk but what make/model puller is it? Sealey and model etc?
How long would it take a mechanic to replace a pair of front shocks on an e82? Thanks
Unfortunately, we do not have such information. We recommend contacting the service of your car.
AUTODOC
BMW data says 3.8 hours
Do you have to remove the whole hub assembly?
Needs to be detached from the levers, it is not necessary to remove it completely.
Just watched thank you for your help interesting viewing
We are glad that this video was useful to you!
Is this the same for an E87?
In general, the replacement will be similar, the only thing that may be slightly different is the design features of your car. You can find more detailed information in the technical documentation for the repair of your car.
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Does one need to change them as a pair?
Thank you for your feedback!
Regardless of the nature of the damage or wear, it is recommended to replace the shock absorbers in pairs.
Stay tuned with us!
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Autodoc team!
Always.
No matter what I tried, I could not get the shock body loose and free from the aluminum shackle it slides into
Superb..
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Hi, could you please direct me to where I could purchase the shock absorber socket from or? The actual size and profile as can't get a proper look at it in the video. Any help, much appreciated.
We recommend that you contact our Customer support service and provide the VIN-code of the vehicle to select the required spare part.
AUTODOC
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Had mine fail the mot and they wanted £400 to fix it So I got the part off eBay £50 and spent few hours doing it
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hello :), does anyone know why the front end of my car on the BMW e87 is 2 cm higher? thank you ;)
Warning.. Make sure to check the torque settings for your car elsewhere as the AUTODOC tutorial for the rear shocks suggests settings TWICE what is required and has lead to snapping components…!!
Good tutorials, but dubious torque settings
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.
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