Front Upper Suspension Shock Absorber / Strut Mount Bushing

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How to install the Front Upper Suspension Shock Absorber / Strut Mount Bushing

Front UpperFits 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
2008–2013BMW128iL6 3.0L
2008–2013BMW135iL6 3.0L
2012–2013BMW328iL4 2.0L
2007–2013BMW328iL6 3.0L
2007–2013BMW335iL6 3.0L
2008–2013BMWM3V8 4.0L

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

    Front Upper Suspension Shock Absorber / Strut Mount Bushing

    Front Upper. 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.