Shock absorber has dropped down
Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Asked on August 18, 2021
I’m not sure about the proper nomenclature but it looks like my rear shock absorber (or a part of it?) has dropped and is stuck at that down position.
Car details: 2000 BMW 320d (first version of the E46 generation)
Is there a proper name for this phenomenon?
Is there a fix? Or should I just get a new one?
Is it safe to drive in the meantime?
Thank you for your help.
One Answer
It looks to me like the dust cover has just dropped down, which isn’t really a problem as far as the operation of the shock absorber is concerned. The shock absorbers are obviously getting old, so it could be a sign to plan replacing them.
This screen shot taken from this video shows that the dust cover should be attached to the rubber buffer at the top -
The video is titled - “How to change rear shock absorber on BMW E46 Touring”
Correct answer by HandyHowie on August 18, 2021
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