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Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 5h00–6h00 ~500–600£
Estimated time 5h00–6h00
Estimated labour cost ~500–600£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
X4 2014-2018 10
  • M40i Petrol (N55B30A)
  • xDrive 20d Diesel (B47D20A)
  • xDrive 20d M Performance Diesel (B47D20A)
  • xDrive 20i Petrol (N20B20A)
  • xDrive 28i Petrol (N20B20A)
  • xDrive 30d Diesel (N57D30A)
  • xDrive 30d Diesel (N57D30A)
  • xDrive 30d M Performance Diesel (N57D30A)
  • xDrive 35d Diesel (N57D30B)
  • xDrive 35i Petrol (N55B30A)
X4 2018-2025 12
  • M40d Diesel (B57D30B)
  • M40d mHev 48V (MHEV),Diesel (B57D30B+JA1)
  • M40i Petrol (B58B30A)
  • M40i Petrol (B58B30B)
  • xDrive 20d Bi-Turbo Diesel (B47D20B)
  • xDrive 20d Bi-Turbo Diesel (B47D20B)
  • xDrive 20d Diesel (B47D20A)
  • xDrive 20i Petrol (B48B20A)
  • xDrive 25d Diesel (B47D20B)
  • xDrive 30d Diesel (B57D30A)
  • xDrive 30d mHev 48V (MHEV),Diesel (B57D30B+JA1)
  • xDrive 30i Petrol (B48B20B)
Renew both front shock absorbers 5h00–6h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 3h30–4h00

What is the function of BMW X4 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 X4 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 X4 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.

2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
X4 2014-2018 2014-2018 M40i Petrol (N55B30A), xDrive 20d Diesel (B47D20A), xDrive 20d M Performance Diesel (B47D20A), xDrive 20i Petrol (N20B20A), xDrive 28i Petrol (N20B20A), xDrive 30d Diesel (N57D30A), xDrive 30d Diesel (N57D30A), xDrive 30d M Performance Diesel (N57D30A), xDrive 35d Diesel (N57D30… Diesel, Petrol
X4 2018-2025 2018-2025 M Competition Petrol (S58B30A), M Petrol (S58B30A), M40d Diesel (B57D30B), M40d mHev 48V (MHEV),Diesel (B57D30B+JA1), M40i mHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B58B30B), M40i Petrol (B58B30A), M40i Petrol (B58B30B), xDrive 20d Bi-Turbo Diesel (B47D20B), xDrive 20d Bi-Turbo Diesel (B47D20B), … 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol