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
325, 330
2WD
One Side1.61.3B
Both Sides3.02.4B
AWD
One Side1.21.0B
Both Sides2.31.8B
M3
One Side1.61.4B
Both Sides3.02.6B
Rear Suspension
Without 318ti
Shock Absorber
325, 330
Convertible
One Side0.90.6B
Both Sides1.31.0B
Coupe
One Side1.00.8B
Both Sides1.61.4B
Sedan
One Side0.90.7B
Both Sides1.31.0B
Wagon
One Side1.61.3B
Both Sides2.62.3B
M3
Convertible
One Side1.00.8B
Both Sides1.61.4B
Coupe
One Side1.00.8B
Both Sides1.61.4B