BMW X5 Front Strut Replacement DIY (2014-2018 BMW F15 X5 & F16 X6)
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- ►BMW X5 front struts are a common replacement item. If the ride quality of your BMW X5 or X6 has gotten noticeably harsher since you purchased it, or if it hasn't ridden well since the day you bought it, there's a good chance your front struts need to be replaced.
The front struts on your car or SUV dampen the suspension travel and absorb the bumps and jolts of the roads. As they get older, the seals wear out, and the hydraulic fluid inside is allowed to leak out. When this happens, they cannot effectively dampen the bumps and vibrations of the road, leading to a harsh ride.
In this video, Gareth Foley, FCP Euro's BMW Catalog Manager, shows us how to replace the front struts on his very own BMW F15 X5. This is a job that can be completed in your garage or driveway with relative ease and a minimum of special tools.
00:00 - Intro
01:38 - Tools Needed
04:11 - Job Start/Cowl Removal
06:31 - Strut Removal
14:02 - Strut Disassembly
16:08 - New Strut Assembly
18:19 - Strut Install
21:46 - Cowl Install
24:06 - Wrap-Up
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Great lighting. Great training, tell them what you're going to tell them, tell them and then tell them what you told them. I so appreciate that Gareth speaks like an engineer, and not a yahoo.
Thx Nick for getting videos together and for your wonderful company.
You guys have the best tutorials.
Made this look easy great video thanks
Another great DYI video. Thanks, I did learn a lot. BTW, good choice for your personal car.
Yea it looks very simple actually “‘do it yourself “….. !!!!🤔 Great 👍🏻 videos for people who have the skill ,a car lift and ALL the tools necessary for this job !!!
Really good video, I’ve got one to do tomorrow, this helps massively.
Great to hear!
As someone who had not watched this video before my struts on a e83, I am your target audience on the rusted pinch bolt. I snapped the head off and had a bad few days! I eventually drilled it out. Wow. Great video! Lesson learned to do a little more research to avoid the hard learning :-)
Right on!
How did you go about drilling out the broken pinch bolt without damaging the bolt tread within?
Never knew FCPEuro had an actual shop. Might make the drive to CT.
Good job sir
Love your video's; I was able to change my front struts and control arms. Thank you! The only issue I have now is that my ride height is so low after changing the struts and control arms. I think the Bilstein sizes compared to the original BMW are different sizes. It would be nice if you could go over how to set the correct ride height. I'm suck trying to figure it out, seeing that there's no videos on it that I have found yet. It's so low if I go over a bump, it looks like it will hit the top of the upper control arm where the bolt is locking it. Please help thanks!
I'm about to attempt to change upgrade my F86 to KW V3s using YOUR videos. Wish me luck.
Also, can you do a video on motor mounts replacement?
Very nice and clean job, since it's your car I was wondering if you can recommend it as a good reliable german family car, I was shopping for the same car but the diesel version. Thanks and can't wait to see the next job on it
Great vid as usual. I used this to install a set of lowering springs. Interestingly enough the top control arm bolt that was supposed to be a pain, for me came out without a hassle. probably helped that i soaked overnight in penetrating lube. Unfortunately for me the bottom strut fork bolt to lower control arm did not, I snapped that big 21mm sucker in two! Now if i cld only find one of your vids for replacing the rear springs and not just the struts only??
@FCP Euro, could you please do DIY for the same on E70? Thank you!
You need to do one on replacing the motor mounts … I just did it on mine this weekend … the mounts failed at 85,000 …there are no videos on replacing the on the F15
I did a DIY posted on f15bimmers. Might throw together a video
Do you guys have a video for coolant tube to water pump removal and replacement. The gasket at the engine leaks water. Hope that was clear
FCP classmates:
does anyone know the ‘fork bolt’ part # for e70 2007 X5 3.0si?
Hey want to ask a question I have a 2017 x6M with some crack on that strut tower you were working on my car needs some help. Would I have to remove motor to repair ?
Question.. could a strout mount make a knocking noise like really loud?? Nobody can find the nocking noise when going on uneven terain! I have replaced almost everything except the strout! Its really loud like cluck cluck cluck when going a bit off road or uneven road
Thank you. But why do my BMW X5 struts keep going bad every 45K miles? The make a lot of groaning noises now. Your video convinced me that perhaps I won't tackle this one.
how about rebuild rear shock absorbers for x5m e70
21:00 you say correct torque values (double checked with BMW manual plus your other video, as replaced 4 wishbones today on F15), but it displays the wrong values on screen
Do you guys sell the service manual 2016 X5?
Does FCP sell that spring compressor?
My n52 shutdown random standing,driving no power, no nothing. After the power comes back the date and clock resets, what could be? Where should I look? The battery is 3 years old
What spring compressor are you using? Thanks!
What are the torque specs for front lower control arm ? I am confused.
How are the rear struts done?
MORE!!
Okay!!!
Great video!
Can you tell me the part# for the upper bolt and nut for the knuckle, Thank you!
Hi Nela, here is a diagram for you to reference: bimmercat.com/bmw/en/search/selectGroup/56662/31_1061/31316851747
What is the brand and model of compressor used in the video?
Hi Tyler, this is a standard MacPherson strut compressor tool; Eastwood and similar companies make them!
Factory shocks lasted on 60k miles? Mine must be shot at 85k then!
I’m thinking the same thing at 160k with original struts. 🤦♂️
Yeah. I just replaced front control arms on my 2013 X5 at 89K and noticed that the shocks were from 20/7/2012. Just placed my order for the whole front end struts.
Хорошее на новое поменял😂😂😂😂
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