Change Car Shock Absorbers BMW 7-Series

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 3h00–5h00 ~300–500£
Estimated time 3h00–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~300–500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
7-Series 2008-2015 13
  • 725d Diesel (N57D30A)
  • 730d Diesel (N57D30A)
  • 730d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30A)
  • 730d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30A)
  • 740d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30B)
  • 740d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30B)
  • 740i Petrol (N54B30A)
  • 740i Petrol (N55B30A)
  • 750i, Li, -xDrive Petrol (N63B44A)
  • 750i, Li, -xDrive Petrol (N63B44B)
  • 760i Petrol (N74B60A)
  • Active Hybrid 7 Petrol (N55B30A)
  • Active Hybrid 7 Petrol (N63B44A)
Renew both front shock absorbers Rear-wheel drive 3h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 5h00
Renew both front shock absorbers 4WD 5h00
Renew both front shock absorbers 3h00

What is the function of BMW 7-Series shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the BMW 7-Series shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change BMW 7-Series shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
7-Series 2001-2008 2001-2008 730d Diesel (M57D30TU), 730d, Ld Diesel (M57D30T2), 730i, Li Petrol (M54B30), 730i, Li, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N52B30A), 735i, Li, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N62B36A), 740d Diesel (M67D39), 740i, Li Petrol (N62B40A), 745d Diesel (M67D44), 745i, Li, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N62B44A), 750i, Li, -LPG LPG,… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
7-Series 2008-2015 2008-2015 725d Diesel (N57D30A), 730d Diesel (N57D30A), 730d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30A), 730d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30A), 740d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30B), 740d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30B), 740i Petrol (N54B30A), 740i Petrol (N55B30A), 750d, -xDrive Diesel (N57D30C), 750i, Li, -xDrive Petrol (N… Diesel, Petrol
7-Series 2015-2025 2015-2025 725d Diesel (B47D20B), 725d, Ld Diesel (B47D20B), 730d, Ld, -xDrive Diesel (B57D30A), 730i, Li Petrol (B48B20B), 740d xDrive Diesel (B57D30B), 740e, Le iPerformance Electricity,Petrol (B48B20B+GC1), 740i, Li Petrol (B58B30A), 740i, Li, -xDrive Petrol (B58B30C), 750d, Ld, -xDrive… Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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