BMW 323i 2006 rear strut problems

Asked by Svetlana Nov 16, 2020 at 02:23 PM about the 2006 BMW 3 Series 323i Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Please don’t make fun of me, I am a female
and car brands are usually their color, LOL.
But I have a 2006 bmw 323i. I had hit a
pothole started hearing some noise in the
back of my trunk took a look and my right rear
strut had pop through my trunk. Now I took
some pictures I don’t know if I can add them
on this question but I guess my question is,
what do I need to fix this or how do I fix this?
Please help I am a noob

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As a noob, doing suspension work is not where I would start. But you would need to have a level working space, jack stands and a jack. Maybe a friend can help? From the photo, the shock pushed through the shock mount. I would purchase a shock mounting kit from fcpeuro. That would include the mounts and new bushings. $110. Then purchase two new shocks, about $120. You will need a breaker bar, a good sockets set and wrench, rags , eye protect, etc. You will also need to remove the inner panels in the trunk. Check out some youtube videos. Search BMW E90 shock DIY to get an idea on what you will need to do. I would also have the wheel checked out, it might be dented or cracked.

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TDolby thank you so much for explaining this to me without being rude about it I greatly appreciate it .. it was a lot of help thank you kindly

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