BMW 3 Series E46

since 1998 release

Repair and operation of the car

Suspension bracket and steering

Specifications

Separate characteristics are provided also in the text of the Head and in case of obligation of their performance are highlighted in bold type

Steering
Design	Rack with the hydraulic booster. Safety steering column.
Steering hydraulic system oil
ATF of the brands Aral Getriebetsl ATF 22 D-22 144, BP Autran LTF, Shell ATF Dexron II D-21-631, Mobil ATF 220 D-20104, Total Dexron II D-21298, Esso ATF D-21 065.
Transfer relation of the steering mechanism	15.5: 1
Forward suspension bracket
Design	Mac-Ferson, independent, one-hinged with racks, screw springs, hydraulic shock-absorbers and the compensator of the moment of forces of inertia operating on a body when braking. The stabilizer of cross stability is installed.
Back suspension bracket
Design	With the central lever and the compensator of the moment of forces of inertia operating on a body when braking. The stabilizer on - peppery stability is installed.
Efforts of tightening of threaded connections
The moments of an inhaling of fixture are given also in the text of the Head and on some illyustratsiyakh*. * The moments of an inhaling highlighted in the text in bold type are subject to exact observance; the efforts which are not highlighted in bold type are given only approximately
Steering
Forward suspension bracket
Fastening of a beam
M12 bolt, class 8.8	77 N • m
M12 bolt, class 12.9	105 N • m
M12 bolt, class 10.9	110 N • m
Back suspension bracket
Bolts of fastening of wheels	100 N • m