BMW E39 540i Suspension Parts List

BMW E39 540i Suspension Parts List

Front Suspension
Strut – Select an option from below. 2 per car
Strut Front Sachs – Stock
Strut Front Sachs – M Sport Only
Strut Bilstein Heavy Duty Front Bilstein HD
Strut Bilstein Sport Front Bilstein Sport
Strut Bilstein Touring Class Front Bilstein TC
Strut Mount
Coil Spring Pocket with Bearing Front Upper 2 per car
Strut Mount Front 2 per car
Spring Pad
Spring Pad Front Lower Thru 08/99. 2 per car
Spring Pad Front Lower From 09/99. 2 per car
Strut Boot – may not be needed
Protection Boot for Front Strut 2 per car
Bump Stop – may not be needed
Foam Bump Stop for Front Strut/Shock 2 per car
Thrust Arm (Tension Strut, Control Arm)
Traction Strut with Bushing Left Front (Support Arm)
Traction Strut with Bushing Right Front (Support Arm)
E39 Thrust Arms with HD Bushings HD Arms
Wishbone (Control Arm)
Control Arm Left Front Lower (Wishbone)
Control Arm Right Front Lower
Control Arm Bushing – not needed if replacing whole arm
Bushing Set for Support Arms Front
Heavy Duty Bushing Set for Support Arms Front HD Bushings
Sway bar end link
Sway Bar End Link Front Left/Right 2 per car
Wheel Bearing
Wheel Hub Front Hub with Bearing 2 per car
Bolt with Washer for Wheel Hub/Bearing Front 12 X 1.5 X 55 mm 8 per car
Tie Rod
Tie Rod Assembly Left
Tie Rod Assembly Right
Tie Rod Assembly Center
Rear Suspension
Shock – Select an option from below. 2 per car
Shock Absorber Rear Sachs M Sport Only
Shock Absorber Rear Sachs Stock
Shock Absorber Bilstein Heavy Duty Rear Bilstein HD
Shock Absorber Bilstein Sport Rear Bilstein Sport
Shock Absorber Bilstein Touring Class Rear Bilstein TC
Shock Mount
Shock Mount with Spring Pad Rear Upper Stock and M Sport. 2 per car
Shock Mount with Spring Pad Rear Upper M Sport II Only. 2 per car
Spring Pad
Spring Pad Rear Lower 2 per car
Shock Boot – may not be needed
Protection Boot for Strut/Shock Absorber 2 per car
Bump Stop – may not be needed
Foam Bump Stop for Rear Shock Not for sport suspension. 2 per car.
Control Arms
Control Arm Left Rear Upper Subframe to Wheel Carrier
Control Arm Right Rear Upper Subframe to Wheel Carrier
Guide Link for Rear Wheel Carrier Left or Right Thru 11/01. 2 per car
Guide Link for Rear Wheel Carrier Left or Right From 12/01. 2 per car
Integral Link Rear Suspension (Trailing Arm Support) Left/Right 2 per car
Sway bar end link
Sway Bar End Link Rear Left/Right (2 Per Car) 2 per car
Sway bar bushing
Sway Bar Bushing Rear 14 mm 14mm. 2 per car
Sway Bar Bushing Rear 13 mm 13mm. 2 per car
Ball Joint
Ball Joint for Rear Wheel Carrier 2 per car
Snap Ring for Rear Wheel Carrier Ball Joint 2 per car
Wheel Bearing
Wheel Bearing Rear (45X80X37) 2 per car
Bolt for Wheel Hub/Bearing Rear (10 X 1.0 X 31 mm) 8 per car
Axle Nut – Replace if axle is removed or bearings replaced
Nut for Wheel Bearing/Axle 27 X 1.5 mm 2 per car
Drive Flange – NOT NORMALLY NEEDED
Wheel Hub (Drive Flange) Rear 2 per car

The list is offered as a reference only. It is your responsibility to confirm all part numbers and their applicability to your car. EAC is not liable for any misinformation.

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