Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Labor Times
| Standard Hours | Manufacturer Warranty Hours | Skill Level | Notes | |
| Replace | ||||
| Front Suspension | ||||
| 318, 323, 328 | ||||
| One Side | 1.6 | 1.3 | B | |
| Both Sides | 3.0 | 2.4 | B | |
| M3 | ||||
| One Side | 1.6 | 1.4 | B | |
| Both Sides | 3.0 | 2.6 | B | |
| Rear Suspension | ||||
| 318ti | ||||
| 318ti | ||||
| One Side | 0.5 | 0.4 | B | |
| Both Sides | 0.9 | 0.7 | B | |
| Without 318ti | ||||
| Shock Absorber | ||||
| 318I, 328i | ||||
| One Side | 1.4 | 0.8 | B | |
| Both Sides | 2.3 | 1.3 | B | |
| 318iC, 323iC, 328iC | ||||
| One Side | 0.8 | 0.5 | B | |
| Both Sides | 1.1 | 0.7 | B | |
| 323is, Ci, i, 328is, Ci | ||||
| One Side | 1.4 | 0.9 | B | |
| Both Sides | 2.3 | 1.4 | B | |
| M3 | ||||
| Convertible | ||||
| One Side | 0.6 | 0.5 | B | |
| Both Sides | 0.8 | 0.7 | B | |
| Coupe | ||||
| One Side | 1.2 | 0.9 | B | |
| Both Sides | 1.6 | 1.4 | B |