Front Absorbers

[ACU]

Suan Huat quoted me last week RM 330/stick for 325i front abs ..thinking of replacing mine next week...same like urs leaking oil, but my mileage is already 180,000 km..second abs change..first one around 90k km

Suan Huat.

Should have scouted this shop. I only know of Bavarian Auto so far.

 

[ACU]

Just wondering.

Does this seem like a front absorber mounting that needs to be changed?

 

[consoglieri]

I changed all the mountings and boots when i changed the absorber. Better as u would not want to take everything out again just to change the mountings.

 

[ACU]

Do I need to do alignment again once I replace the front shocks?

 

[consoglieri]

Yes u do. Don't freak out when some 'christmas' lights come out in ur dash display after replacing the shocks. That's quite normal when the steering is not in straight position. Go and do alignment, then do the full left turn, full right turn and turn the steering into center position. Then go for a short drive, all the warning lights will go off.

 

[consoglieri]

It's called the steering angle sensor reset http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=related&v=5iXQDSOZOt0