FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Front Suspension
Strut
525i, 530i, 545i, 550i, M5
One Side1.91.7BDoes Not Include: Wheel Alignment.
Both Sides3.83.2BDoes Not Include: Wheel Alignment.
Rear Suspension
Shock Absorber
525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi
545i, 550i
One Side1.61.4BDoes Not Include: Wheel Alignment.
Both Sides2.82.4BDoes Not Include: Wheel Alignment.