BMW 5 E61 Touring Front Right O/S Sport Shock Absorber Spring Strut Suspension

BMW 5 E61 Touring Front Right O/S Sport Shock Absorber Spring Strut Suspension is a suspension component designed for drivers who expect precise handling and body stability. Thanks to its sporty performance characteristics, it improves vehicle control during dynamic driving while maintaining predictable car behavior in everyday use. It is a practical solution for those looking to restore factory driving properties or recreate a suspension configuration in a version with a more firm setup.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6769022
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6769022
• Substitutable numbers: 31306769022, 6769022, 31316766496, 6766496, 31316766500, 6766500, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Shocks, Struts & Assemblies

Purpose and vehicle placement

The offered item belongs to the Shock absorbers and struts group and is intended for the front, right side of the BMW 5 Series E61 Touring body. Integrating the shock absorber with the spring into a single strut facilitates installation and ensures consistent operation of the entire suspension assembly in this part of the vehicle. Proper fitment to the specific axle and side of the car is crucial for wheel geometry, vibration damping efficiency, and even load distribution on other suspension components.

Sport suspension characteristics

The sporty nature of this strut translates into more direct steering response and reduced body roll in corners. In practice, this means:

• better stability at higher speeds,
• more precise tracking,
• more efficient damping of sudden load changes during braking and acceleration.

A shock absorber and spring assembly configured in this way allows for maintaining the character typical of versions with a sport-tuned suspension, which is particularly important when replacing a single component in an existing system.

Compatibility and identification parameters

The suspension strut comes from the BMW range and is marked as an OEM part, which facilitates matching it to a specific vehicle configuration. The product has a dedicated part number and associated interchangeable numbers, allowing it to be clearly identified in manufacturer catalogs and parts selection systems. The presence of multiple reference numbers increases flexibility when searching for the right component for a given BMW 5 E61 Touring unit.

Condition and service application

The offered shock absorber with spring is used, making it a reasonable alternative for repairs where the priority is to maintain the original specification while optimizing costs. This type of component is suitable both for replacing a damaged strut after a road incident and for staged suspension regeneration, when it is necessary to restore the factory system on one axle.

Benefits of using an original suspension strut

Using an original shock absorber and spring assembly on the front right side allows for maintaining consistency in suspension performance with other system components. Proper matching of length, stiffness, and damping characteristics translates into:

• predictable car behavior in emergency situations,
• even wear of tires and metal-rubber components,
• maintenance of acoustic comfort and reduction of unwanted vibrations.

For BMW 5 E61 Touring users who want to maintain the factory driving properties of the version with sport suspension, choosing such a strut is a technically sound solution.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front suspension area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as struts, shock absorbers, or complete assemblies, check the available parts in the BMW Shock absorbers and struts category.

To better understand the impact of shock absorbers on driving safety and proper suspension maintenance in various models, it is worth checking out the guide Suspension system – a comprehensive guide to shock absorbers, control arms, and stabilizers, which discusses practical aspects of diagnostics and servicing these components.