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Left front spring strut

BMW Part Number:31 31 1 096 851
31311096851short number 1096851
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Fits E46 — 316Ci, 316i, 316i 1.6, 316i 1.9, 316ti, 318Ci, 318d, 318i +3 more
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Left front spring strut – BMW diagram01 View BMW DiagramSee this part on the official exploded view

This is a genuine BMW left front spring strut, part number 31 31 1 096 851. The number stamped on the part is 31311096851; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1096851. You will find it on our Suspension shelf, under Other Front Axle parts. It supersedes the older number 1094563, so a part carrying that number is the same part.

It fits the E46 sedan, coupe and compact (316i, 316i 1.6, 316i 1.9, 316ti, 318d, 318i, 318td and 2 others, 1997–2004), with the M43, M47, M47N, N40, N42 or N45 and other engines.

BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Front Spring Strut/Shock Absorber (31_0407) and Front Spring Strut/Shock Absorber (31_0518). It weighs about 2.9 kg (6.4 lb).

We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.

Details

BMW Part Number31 31 1 096 851
Also written as313110968511096851
QualityGenuine BMW · OEM
CompactM47NAllAT91

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