Rear Suspension Strut Mount

ST-3915

How to install the Rear Suspension Strut Mount

RearFits 6 cars

Pick your car in the car picker at the top of the page to check it fits and see the notes for your car.

All 6 cars it fits
YearsMakeModelEngineChoose
1989–1995BMW525iL6 2.5L
1994–1995BMW530iV8 3.0L
1994–1995BMW540iV8 4.0L
1993BMW525iTL6 2.5L
1988–1993BMW535iL6 3.5L
1988BMW535isL6 3.5L

Where it goes

FRONT OF CARDRIVER SIDEPASSENGER SIDE11
  • 1Rear Suspension Strut Mount: Rear

Install steps

  1. 1

    Get the car ready

    Loosen the wheel nuts, lift the car, support it on jack stands and take the wheel off.

  2. 2

    Take out the strut

    Unbolt the strut from the knuckle and the top mount, then lift it out. Compress the spring with a spring compressor before you undo the top nut.

  3. 3

    Rear Suspension Strut Mount

    Rear. Fit the new strut mount on the strut, then release the spring compressor slowly.

  4. 4

    Refit and test

    Put the strut back, tighten every bolt to your car's spec and refit the wheel. Get the wheel alignment checked.

Torque values: Use the torque values in your car's service manual. We only show a number here once it is checked for your car.