Therefore, replacement of the subframe mounts is critical and a must when doing the subframe reinforcement or repair. Solid aluminum mounts are streetable with no increase in NVH. This item fits the following BMWs: 1999-2006 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi
The E46 rear driveline and suspension are very similar to that of the E36. An unfortunate side effect of this is that the E46 also shares some of the same problems as the E36. One of these problems is the rear mounting points for the subframe, which can rip out from their spots in the sheet metal.Gibbs Law Group and co-counsel negotiated a settlement with BMW in the class action lawsuit, which was approved by the court in 2009. Under the settlement, class members nationwide received full reimbursement for prior sub-frame repair costs as well as free inspections and, if needed, repairs to their sub-frames.
All E46 3-series models built roughly after Feb-2000 share the same Rear Axle Carrier Panel and there is no E46 entirely safe from ‘subframe cracks’. Although, there is in fact some truth in the above that different models and years will fail differently and may need attention in areas that others do not however, we will come back to that $8-$10k. Depends on what you do though. When you drop the rear subframe, great time to do bushings, etc. when you pull the oil pan and drop the front subframe, motor moo it’s, power steering lines, etc. If you take advantage that most of the labor is done already, you can spend more but get bang for the buck since you already paid for the labor. . 81 284 402 344 90 137 331 260