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Information on replacing shock absorbers
Facts:
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, limit values exceeded on the shock tester), often both
shock absorbers on the axle in question are replaced.
E32, E34, E38, E39: In the case of rear spring struts with ride-height control, there is always a slight oil spillage on the
piston rod. These spring struts are permitted to be wet with oil over a maximum of half the shock absorber length on the
outer tube, i.e. they are permitted to "sweat".
Consequence:
This is not necessary for technical reasons and causes the manufacturer not to recognize the unnecessarily removed
shock absorbers as damaged parts. Unnecessarily high costs for the customer can be avoided by replacing the shock
absorber on one side only.
Procedure:
If one shock absorber is damaged, it is only necessary to replace both shock absorbers when the car has driven in
excess of 50,000 km.
Exception: On all M-GmbH models, when a limit value is exceeded on one side, it is still necessary always to replace
both shock absorbers on the relevant axle.
RA Information on replacing shock absorbers
BMW AG - TIS
22.01.2013 05:28
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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