Suspension - Revision history

Tig: Move FAQ table to the top of the page

2026-08-13T22:37:36Z

Move FAQ table to the top of the page

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 Independent front and rear suspension is used, with Macpherson struts at the front and a semi-trailing arm design for the rear.
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 == Rear ==
 [[Category:E28 Information]]

Tig: Add Suspension FAQs table from Tech FAQ migrations

2026-08-13T22:29:37Z

Add Suspension FAQs table from Tech FAQ migrations

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	== Rear ==		== Rear ==

			== Suspension FAQs ==
			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|-
			! FAQ
			! Covers
			\|-
			\| [[Subframe and Steering Reinforcement]]
			\| Steering-box bracket / subframe reinforcement
			\|-
			\| [[Steering]]
			\| Steering boxes and identification
			\|-
			\| [[Steering Knock When Turning]]
			\| Knock or clunk in the steering when turning
			\|-
			\| [[Ground Control Coilover Install]]
			\| Ground Control coilover install
			\|}
	[[Category:E28 Information]]		[[Category:E28 Information]]

Tig: /* Steering */

2026-07-20T18:55:25Z

Steering

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	== Steering ==		== Steering ==
			See [[Steering]].
	* [[Subframe and Steering Reinforcement]]		* [[Subframe and Steering Reinforcement]]
	* Power Steering Filter Change - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N2kfIh9wYI Youtube Video]		* Power Steering Filter Change - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N2kfIh9wYI Youtube Video]

Tig: Rewrite Azure blob URLs to forums.mye28.com/manuals and local banner after R2 migration

2026-07-15T16:31:36Z

Rewrite Azure blob URLs to forums.mye28.com/manuals and local banner after R2 migration

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	Independent front and rear suspension is used, with Macpherson struts at the front and a semi-trailing arm design for the rear.		Independent front and rear suspension is used, with Macpherson struts at the front and a semi-trailing arm design for the rear.

Tig: /* Steering */

2025-07-25T14:01:41Z

Steering

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	* [[Subframe and Steering Reinforcement]]		* [[Subframe and Steering Reinforcement]]
			* Power Steering Filter Change - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N2kfIh9wYI Youtube Video]

	== Rear ==		== Rear ==
	[[Category:E28 Information]]		[[Category:E28 Information]]

Tig at 15:57, 1 January 2025

2025-01-01T15:57:55Z

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	== Steering ==		== Steering ==

			* [[Subframe and Steering Reinforcement]]

	== Rear ==		== Rear ==
	[[Category:E28 Information]]		[[Category:E28 Information]]

Tig at 15:54, 1 January 2025

2025-01-01T15:54:44Z

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	Wheel sizes are 14-inch (16-inch for the M5 model) or 390mm Michelin TRX. All rims have 22 mm positive rim offset.		Wheel sizes are 14-inch (16-inch for the M5 model) or 390mm Michelin TRX. All rims have 22 mm positive rim offset.

			== Front ==

			== Steering ==

			== Rear ==
	[[Category:E28 Information]]		[[Category:E28 Information]]

Tig at 15:27, 31 December 2024

2024-12-31T15:27:36Z

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	Wheel sizes are 14-inch (16-inch for the M5 model) or 390mm Michelin TRX. All rims have 22 mm positive rim offset.		Wheel sizes are 14-inch (16-inch for the M5 model) or 390mm Michelin TRX. All rims have 22 mm positive rim offset.
			[[Category:E28 Information]]

Tig at 21:11, 30 December 2024

2024-12-30T21:11:19Z

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	Independent front and rear suspension is used, with Macpherson struts at the front and a semi-trailing arm design for the rear.		Independent front and rear suspension is used, with Macpherson struts at the front and a semi-trailing arm design for the rear.

Tig at 15:54, 27 December 2024

2024-12-27T15:54:23Z

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	Independent front and rear suspension is used, with ~~[[Macpherson strut\|~~Macpherson struts]] at the front and a ~~[[Trailing arm#Semi-trailing arm\|~~semi-trailing arm]] design for the rear.<ref name="BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung">{{citation\|publisher=BMW AG\|title=Betriebsanleitung, Serviceheft 518, 520i, 525e, 525i, 528i, 535i, M535i, 524td\|date=1985\|language=de\|url=https://bmw-grouparchiv.de/research/detail/index.xhtml?id=3058985\|access-date=20 February 2017}}</ref>		Independent front and rear suspension is used, with Macpherson struts at the front and a semi-trailing arm design for the rear.

	The front suspension was upgraded to use dual links at the bottom of the strut, as first seen on the ~~[[BMW 7 Series (E23)\|~~E23 7 Series]]. This increases steering offset while cornering, to improve steering feel.~~<ref name="noakes">{{cite book\|last1=Noakes\|first1=Andrew\|title=The Ultimate History of BMW\|date=2008}}</ref>{{refpage\|page=106}}~~ Double-acting shock absorbers, coil springs and a front [[anti-roll bar]] are used.		The front suspension was upgraded to use dual links at the bottom of the strut, as first seen on the E23 7 Series. This increases steering offset while cornering, to improve steering feel. Double-acting shock absorbers, coil springs and a front anti-roll bar are used.

	The rear suspension is mounted on a delta beam that is connected to the body with three screws in rubber bearings, that have longitudinal play.~~{{citation needed\|date=November 2017}}~~ Some models have a rear anti-roll bar.~~<ref name="BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung" />~~		The rear suspension is mounted on a delta beam that is connected to the body with three screws in rubber bearings, that have longitudinal play. Some models have a rear anti-roll bar.

	The steering on most models is a speed-dependent [[recirculating ball]] power steering system made by ZF Friedrichshafen. The 518i has a Gemmer steering system with a double enveloping worm gear, also made by ZF.~~<ref name="BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung" />~~		The steering on most models is a speed-dependent recirculating ball power steering system made by ZF Friedrichshafen. The 518i has a Gemmer steering system with a double enveloping worm gear, also made by ZF.

	Wheel sizes are 14-inch (16-inch for the M5 model) or ~~390 mm [[~~Michelin TRX]].<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Taylor\|first1=James\|title=BMW M5- The Complete Story\|date=2015}}</ref>{{refpage\|page=44}}<ref>{{cite web\|title=1981 BMW E28 5 Series 525i Specs\|url=http://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/BMW/230/BMW-E28-5-Series-525i.html\|website=www.ultimatespecs.com\|access-date=21 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=1984 BMW E28 5 Series 535i Specs\|url=http://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/BMW/1409/BMW-E28-5-Series-535i.html\|website=www.ultimatespecs.~~com\|access-date=21 November 2017}}</ref>~~ All rims have 22 mm positive rim offset.~~<ref name="BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung" />~~		Wheel sizes are 14-inch (16-inch for the M5 model) or 390mm Michelin TRX. All rims have 22 mm positive rim offset.