525i Strut Cartridge?

[Andryuha]

Hi, I own a '93 525i and I know I need to change the strut on the driver's side. I went to the autozone and they sell a strut cartridge. I'm confused. First of all, what do they mean by a cartridge. Second, do I need to change the whole strut or just the cartridge. I'm new to BMWs, so I'll appresiate any kind of advice.

[billB]

The cartridge is also called wet elements. Upper mounts unbolted, strut comes out, and replacing the internal components with this new cartridge.

[Pikespeakbob]

Originally posted by Andryuha@Dec 15 2004, 04:43 PM
Hi, I own a '93 525i and I know I need to change the strut on the driver's side. I went to the autozone and they sell a strut cartridge. I'm confused. First of all, what do they mean by a cartridge. Second, do I need to change the whole strut or just the cartridge. I'm new to BMWs, so I'll appresiate any kind of advice.

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I just thought I'd pass this on to you as it was attached to a reply on my question about struts.

for more instructions click here
http://www.bimmerhaus.com/tech/strutrpl.html

[viali8]

i just replaced both strut catridge's in my 87 325. not a super difficult job, but it is doable for someone who works on cars. a strut catridge is the actual strut (shock absorber) which sits into the strut housing. all u need to replace is the strut catridge. FYI when i replaced my strut catridges i found out that the threads on my strut housings were all rusted and damaged so i needed to replace the strut housings too. u will find out when u pull it apart that the strut needs to be screwed into the housing. i am not sure if it is the same on your 5 series though. good luck, let me know if you need any help. Matt

[Andryuha]

i've changed struts on my corolla, and jetta be4, not hard at all, i'll c wat i can do with bmw during this weekend

[viali8]

Originally posted by viali8@Dec 15 2004, 07:50 PM
i just replaced both strut catridge's in my 87 325. not a super difficult job, but it is doable for someone who works on cars. a strut catridge is the actual strut (shock absorber) which sits into the strut housing. all u need to replace is the strut catridge. FYI when i replaced my strut catridges i found out that the threads on my strut housings were all rusted and damaged so i needed to replace the strut housings too. u will find out when u pull it apart that the strut needs to be screwed into the housing. i am not sure if it is the same on your 5 series though. good luck, let me know if you need any help. Matt

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good luck