BMW X5: Front Axle

 Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers

Facts: When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, limit values exceeded on the shock tester), often both shock absorbers on the axle in question are replaced. E32, E34, E38, E39 : In the case of rear spring struts with ride-height control, there is always a slight oil spillage

 Tire marking

Tire size 245/45 R 18 96 Y 245: nominal width in mm 45: aspect ratio in % R: radial tire code 18: rim diameter in inches 96: load bearing capacity Y: speed code letter ZR tires: reinforced radial tire for speeds exceeding 150 mph/240 km/h Maximum tire load Maximum tire load is the maximum permissibl