IDENTIFICATION
| WARNING | Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before attempting any repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. |
| Model (Chassis Code) | Engine Size (Code) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-1995 | ||
| 318i & 318is (E36) | 1.8L (M42) | |
| 1992-1995 | ||
| 325i & 325is (E36) | 2.5L (M50) | |
| 1995 | ||
| M3 (E36) | 3.0L (S50) | |
| 318ti (E36) | 1.8L (M42) | |
| 1996-1997 | ||
| 318is (E36) | 1.9L (M44) | |
| 1996-1998 | ||
| 318i (E36) | 1.9L (M44) | |
| Z3 (E36) | 1.9L (M44) | |
| 1996-1999 | ||
| 318ti (E36) | 1.9L (M44) | |
| 328i & 328is (E36) | 2.8L (M52) | |
| M3 (E36) | 3.2L (S52) | |
| 1997-1998 | ||
| Z3 (E36) | 2.8L (M52) | |
| 1998-1999 | ||
| 323i & 323is (E36) | 2.5L (M52) | |
| 1998-2002 | ||
| M Roadster (E36) | 3.2L (S52) | |
| 1999 | ||
| M Coupe (E36) | 3.2L (S52) | |
| 1999-2000 | ||
| Z3 (E36) | 2.5L (M52TU) | |
| Z3 (E36) | 2.8L (M52TU) | |
| 2000-2002 | ||
| M Coupe (E36) | 3.2L (S54) | |
| M Roadster (E36) | 3.2L (S54) | |
| 2001-2002 | ||
| Z3 (E36) | 2.5L (M54) | |
CHASSIS & ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
All models use MacPherson strut type front suspension systems, which consist of vertically mounted strut assemblies directly attached to steering knuckles. Steering knuckles are connected to the axle carriers through control arms. (Scheme 9) A stabilizer bar is attached through links to the strut assembly and the control arm.
