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Re: M5 handling (archive)
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Posted by ian M635 uk on August 30, 2001 at 11:29:03:

In Reply to: Re: M5 handling posted by GREG on August 22, 2001 at 08:05:22:


Just had mine done at a UK dealer on a 92 525i. It is the same set up so the cost should be about the same. Total incl parts labour and 17.5% UK tax (VAT) came to £142. Don't do it yourselve as you end up removing most of the back suspension and the exhaust system.

Ian


Thanks very much, Dave!

Greg



My car is demonstrating symtoms (rear suspension squeak,sluggish cornering) that suggest a rear subframe bushing issue-I don't have the expertise to change them myself-what would be a ballpark figure for professional
replacement of the bushings?-any info would be great!
Thanks,

Greg
88 ///M5


Greg,
I just went through changing the two outer subframe bushings- I had it done as I did not have the special puller or the patience to mess with it. By the time we got into it, (and you may find it too) we changed the sub bushings the two lower dogbones and the differentail mount which is special for the M5 vs a regular 535. Bad u-joint in the driveshaft too.
Total cost w/ labor without drive shaft about $700.00 Factory rebuilt D-shaft $800.00 For anyone,I recommend Bimmer Tech In Brea, CA Ted VanDerKolk 714-255-0990

I now have what feels like a brand new car. 88M5 #2791032 115,000 miles.
Dave Hall





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