BMW 3 of the E46 series

since 1998 release

Repair and operation of the car



BMW 3 of the E46 series
+ BMW 3 Cars (E46)
+ Current leaving and service
+ Engine
+ Cooling systems, heating
+ Power supply systems, injection and release
+ Electric equipment of the engine
+ RKPP and transmission line
+ Automatic transmission
+ Coupling and power shafts
+ Brake system
- Suspension bracket and steering
   + Forward suspension bracket
   + Back suspension bracket
   + the Steering with the hydraulic booster (servoupravleniye)
+ Body
+ Onboard electric equipment
+ Schemes of electric equipment



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
DesignWith 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 a 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 8.877 N • m
M12 bolt, class 12.9105 N • m
M12 bolt, class 10.9110 N • m
Back suspension bracket
Bolts of fastening of wheels100 N • m