If you are doing this in your driveway, you should take off the brake calipers first. The spindle is just too heavy to get back on otherwise. Also, this video shows the plastic covers already off - you will need to remove those before starting. Great video other than these minor issues.
Just a massive flex wearing Orange and finishing with it still Orange.. How very Edd China. Great stuff though! Now if you'll excuse me.. it's time to go outside and swear at my BMW while playing High Stakes Jack-in-the-box with some spring compressors.
Thanks for the great video! My struts are shot on my e61 and I'm wondering how can you know if you need only the shocks or the hardware that goes on top of it? Like strut mount and bump stop
Thanks for making this video. I have a 05 645ci in need of full suspension since my mileage is 137,000 mi. I already purchased Bilstein shocks and Lesjofors springs to get the new ride feel. I know I can tackle this project as I did my e36 just need to know the tools needed. I am in NYC and my tools are in Tampa,FL so I have to buy alot of tools to do the job here. Grrrrrr. After seeing this video I know I can do it. Also, isn't the rear control arm supposed to be tightened with the suspension under a load?????
Thank you for your feedback! You are absolutely right - the suspension fixings control tensioning should be carried out, when a car is on its wheel and under its weight loading. We recommend that you contact our Support Team, where our managers will check all the suitable car parts more thoroughly. Best regards, Autodoc.
At 12:45, how do you get the nut to tighten on the shaft without spinning the whole shock? The shaft has a torx thread in it, which would be used to hold the shaft still while tightening the nut, but there is no way to fit a wrench around the nut.
Thank you for your feedback! Yes, you are absolutely right: when tightening the central bolt, it is necessary to hold the strut rod. Best regards, Autodoc.
Not best method, albeit it is official BMW ISTA method. Remove tie rod end and other stuff. NO NEED TO SPLIT LOWER BALL JOINTS. Loosen top 3 strut mount nuts. Lever down and bring full assembly out under wheel arch. Much faster and less danger of damage to lower joints.
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Can someone tell that amateur chrome sockets are not to be used on impact guns and its better to lift the car in the correct place and with better balance I would not stand under that car with it shaking about like that talk about being unsafe
Thank you for the feedback! Your opinion and ideas are very important for us, we will take them into consideration for our next tutorials. Best regards, Autodoc.
Thank you for your feedback! In these models, the suspension is slightly different and also parameters of shock absorbers for compression and rebound will depend on the modification of the car and its configuration. Best regards, Autodoc.
i'm using this video as a reference for the job i'm doing to my e66. I'm wondering what is the little nipple on the Bilstein strut used for? Does it sit on top and under the knuckle?
Thank you for your comment! Unfortunately, we do not have this information. Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions regarding the spare parts or follow our tutorials. Our Customer Support team will be always happy to assist you in choosing compatible part for your car. Best Regards, Autodoc team
Isn't there ment to be a pin or something at the top of the strut to keep it secure? I need to adjust my e61 front passenger side as the camber is way out.
Thank you for your feedback! The shock mount of this model of car provides only one position that's why it can't be mounted incorrectly. During the replacement of this car part was involved many joints of suspension mount. The wheel settings could get busted during the assembly. In this case we recommend to visit a specialized car service center with a wheel alignment for furthering adjustment. Best regards, Autodoc.
Thank you for the feedback! We will take your idea into consideration and perhaps in future this kind of videos are going to be published as well. Best regards, Autodoc.
Any chance to know if you use same Bilstein part number for both sides? (BMW saids there are different PN for R and L sides but Bilstein don't) I will like to purchase Bilstein but I don't want to received two same side struts. Thanks!
Bilstein have the same part L & R and it will fit either side. BMW (Sachs) have a slightly different marking for the left and right to align them. Bilstein simply chose to have both the markings on the same shock.
Thank you for your feedback! The replacement procedure is identical. Some aspects of it might differ slightly due to some distinctions in the vehicle design. Best regards, Autodoc.
a good video and know now how thw mecanic should charge me in time for the job, they tell me 1 hour per wheel, you do that in less than half an hour, good job body
Unfortunately this video not reflect the real time.... in first 20 seconds car is already lifted up etc .... all the bolts prelossen you can see the dusty and not dusty are etc.... actualy 1 hour for each is a proper time.
Thank you for your feedback! It was an ABS sensor. You can purchase it on our website as well. Be sure to contact our Customer Support agents prior to making any orders for car parts. Regards, Autodoc!
Thank you for your comment. We kindly ask you to contact our Customer Support team and clarify your question and our experts will definitely help you. Please rephrase the question and we will try to help you. Best Regards, Autodoc team.
For the four wheel drive car this procedure is different because it is necessary to further disassemble the drive shafts from the hub. Best regards, Autodoc.
NO! It is similar but not the same. If you follow the instruction here without disconnecting the output shaft the hub will fall forward causing the output shaft to separate on the outboard side inside the boot... Ask me how I know?!?! You can fit the shaft back together but you will end up removing it from the car to do so. This was supposed to be an afternoon project & turned into a 2 day mess! If you have an Xi E60 DO NOT follow this guide. Do some research & you will find easier ways to change the struts without removing all the components shown here.
@Auto DOC 1 st step improved your safety first no Fender covers, no seat covers how you make this video ..plz 1 st install the seat covers and Fenders covers and then make the videos...
Cameraman uglass didn’t zoom in on the part where he put the lower rubber cushion on now I got the this on crooked....I wonder what’s the worse could happen
Thank you for the feedback! This video is considered to be an informative one, and it shows the sequence of repairs, so some stages of the repairs might have been excluded. Best regards, Autodoc.
you make everything look so easy.weres all the banged up knuckles and tools getting thrown off walls lol
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and not a spec of rust on there either
Indeed, your Tutorials are superb clear understandable.
Thank you so much and I would very glad to see some Clutch Plate videos through you.
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If you are doing this in your driveway, you should take off the brake calipers first. The spindle is just too heavy to get back on otherwise. Also, this video shows the plastic covers already off - you will need to remove those before starting. Great video other than these minor issues.
Thank you for your valuable clarification, this will be very useful information for our viewers.
Best Regards,
Autodoc team
Just a massive flex wearing Orange and finishing with it still Orange..
How very Edd China.
Great stuff though! Now if you'll excuse me.. it's time to go outside and swear at my BMW while playing High Stakes Jack-in-the-box with some spring compressors.
Thanks for your positive comment! Stay with us!
Thanks for the great video! My struts are shot on my e61 and I'm wondering how can you know if you need only the shocks or the hardware that goes on top of it? Like strut mount and bump stop
Without proper diagnostics it is difficult to say something, we recommend a service.
Thanks for making this video. I have a 05 645ci in need of full suspension since my mileage is 137,000 mi. I already purchased Bilstein shocks and Lesjofors springs to get the new ride feel. I know I can tackle this project as I did my e36 just need to know the tools needed. I am in NYC and my tools are in Tampa,FL so I have to buy alot of tools to do the job here. Grrrrrr. After seeing this video I know I can do it. Also, isn't the rear control arm supposed to be tightened with the suspension under a load?????
Thank you for your feedback! You are absolutely right - the suspension fixings control tensioning should be carried out, when a car is on its wheel and under its weight loading. We recommend that you contact our Support Team, where our managers will check all the suitable car parts more thoroughly. Best regards, Autodoc.
At 12:45, how do you get the nut to tighten on the shaft without spinning the whole shock? The shaft has a torx thread in it, which would be used to hold the shaft still while tightening the nut, but there is no way to fit a wrench around the nut.
Thank you for your feedback! Yes, you are absolutely right: when tightening the central bolt, it is necessary to hold the strut rod. Best regards, Autodoc.
Not best method, albeit it is official BMW ISTA method.
Remove tie rod end and other stuff.
NO NEED TO SPLIT LOWER BALL JOINTS.
Loosen top 3 strut mount nuts.
Lever down and bring full assembly out under wheel arch.
Much faster and less danger of damage to lower joints.
Thank you for the feedback! Thank you for the interest in our channel. Your remarks are very important to us. Stay tuned and follow our latest updates. Best regards, Autodoc.
I would replace ALL control arms .wheel bearing,and link.Save time and headache.
Thank you for the feedback! This video is informative and shows main works that are carried out. Best regards, Autodoc.
Can someone tell that amateur chrome sockets are not to be used on impact guns and its better to lift the car in the correct place and with better balance I would not stand under that car with it shaking about like that talk about being unsafe
Thank you for your comment. We are constantly working to improve our videos.
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Nice video. You should wear goggles specially when you compress the springs! Great job.
We are constantly working to improve our videos.
Is this video also for bmw 5 series E61 touring?
this dude is so cool.
cool hand Luke.
Thanks alot ! great work
Great video, but is there any chance that you could change the music and add some comments?
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Great videos, thank so much, Good Job Guys. Thanks
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On my e60 msport there is a bunch of plastic under the car so alot more work to loosen the controll arms.
Can i place stock e60 springs on sport e60 struts ?
We do not have such information, we recommend that you consult your mechanic.
E60 and e39 have the same shock absorber and suspention right? Thanks for grat video
Thank you for your feedback! In these models, the suspension is slightly different and also parameters of shock absorbers for compression and rebound will depend on the modification of the car and its configuration. Best regards, Autodoc.
Awesome job bro
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i'm using this video as a reference for the job i'm doing to my e66. I'm wondering what is the little nipple on the Bilstein strut used for? Does it sit on top and under the knuckle?
Thank you for your comment!
Unfortunately, we do not have this information.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions regarding the spare parts or follow our tutorials.
Our Customer Support team will be always happy to assist you in choosing compatible part for your car.
Best Regards,
Autodoc team
Great video. I have a 2007 530xi, is there air suspension on the front, or is there strut and coils?
Please clarify or rephrase your question. Best Regards, Autodoc team.
Strut
What the heck is an "end bit" Is it an Allen Key (hex wrench)?
Thank you for your feedback.
Specify which key on which video fragment you are interested in. Best regards,Autodoc.
Isn't there ment to be a pin or something at the top of the strut to keep it secure? I need to adjust my e61 front passenger side as the camber is way out.
Thank you for your feedback! The shock mount of this model of car provides only one position that's why it can't be mounted incorrectly. During the replacement of this car part was involved many joints of suspension mount. The wheel settings could get busted during the assembly. In this case we recommend to visit a specialized car service center with a wheel alignment for furthering adjustment. Best regards, Autodoc.
Ah yes, this was such an easy job...
it would be nice if you made more complicated repair videos, some work under the hood.
Thank you for the feedback! We will take your idea into consideration and perhaps in future this kind of videos are going to be published as well. Best regards, Autodoc.
Any chance to know if you use same Bilstein part number for both sides? (BMW saids there are different PN for R and L sides but Bilstein don't) I will like to purchase Bilstein but I don't want to received two same side struts. Thanks!
Thank you for the feedback! Please, contact, our Support Team, info@autodoc.co.uk and our managers will help you. Best regards, Autodoc.
Bilstein have the same part L & R and it will fit either side. BMW (Sachs) have a slightly different marking for the left and right to align them. Bilstein simply chose to have both the markings on the same shock.
Same process for 2008 e60 550i ?
Thank you for your feedback! The replacement procedure is identical. Some aspects of it might differ slightly due to some distinctions in the vehicle design. Best regards, Autodoc.
Thank you! Worked out perfectly
What coil spring compressor do you use?
In this case, we used special equipment, unfortunately we do not have an article number.
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a good video and know now how thw mecanic should charge me in time for the job, they tell me 1 hour per wheel, you do that in less than half an hour, good job body
Thank you for the feedback! We are glad that our tutorial was helpful for you. Best regards, Autodoc.
Unfortunately this video not reflect the real time.... in first 20 seconds car is already lifted up etc .... all the bolts prelossen you can see the dusty and not dusty are etc.... actualy 1 hour for each is a proper time.
May I know what sensor u removed at 4:45 , iam just a student
Thank you for your feedback! It was an ABS sensor. You can purchase it on our website as well. Be sure to contact our Customer Support agents prior to making any orders for car parts. Regards, Autodoc!
I have a 525xi and it has no front axle? I thought the xi meant all wheel drive?
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We kindly ask you to contact our Customer Support team and clarify your question and our experts will definitely help you.
Please rephrase the question and we will try to help you.
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Autodoc team.
Rear wheel drive, Not XDrive. Nice work though.
Thank you for sharing your opinion!
the bottom spring cushion was in the wrong position when he reassembled it
Thank you for the valuable clarification, we will definitely take this into account in the next videos.
Best Regards,
Autodoc team
Can you use the procedure for xi model?
For the four wheel drive car this procedure is different because it is necessary to further disassemble the drive shafts from the hub. Best regards, Autodoc.
NO! It is similar but not the same. If you follow the instruction here without disconnecting the output shaft the hub will fall forward causing the output shaft to separate on the outboard side inside the boot... Ask me how I know?!?! You can fit the shaft back together but you will end up removing it from the car to do so. This was supposed to be an afternoon project & turned into a 2 day mess! If you have an Xi E60 DO NOT follow this guide. Do some research & you will find easier ways to change the struts without removing all the components shown here.
@@marcwoodward8056 i have an e60 535xi what tutorial did you follow?
I did not know Vladimir Putin was a mechanic.
@Auto DOC 1 st step improved your safety first no Fender covers, no seat covers how you make this video ..plz 1 st install the seat covers and Fenders covers and then make the videos...
do not need to take the abs sensor out of the spindle. most of you will try this and break it because it is a plastic piece of shit. your welcome
Thank you for your feedback! We have taken off the sensor to avoid its damage , when dismantling the shock absorber. Best regards, Autodoc.
Cameraman uglass didn’t zoom in on the part where he put the lower rubber cushion on now I got the this on crooked....I wonder what’s the worse could happen
Thank you for the feedback! We recommend you to visit a specialized car service center. Best regards, Autodoc.
autodoc.co.uk ain’t got time for all that! That’s why I came here 😤
I think he forgot to tighten one of the nuts.
Thank you for the feedback! This video is considered to be an informative one, and it shows the sequence of repairs, so some stages of the repairs might have been excluded. Best regards, Autodoc.
Don't hammer a screw driver
17:08 that screwdriver has a metal head and solid shaft.
That music :(
this isn't worth wasting your time watching Bimmerheads.......... it's awful
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