BMW F30 325d N47S1 Front Left N/S Spring Strut Leg Suspension Wheel Carrier

BMW F30 325d N47S1 Front Left N/S Spring Strut Leg Suspension Wheel Carrier is a complete suspension system component designed for the front axle on the driver's side. The set combines the shock absorber strut with the wheel carrier, which facilitates suspension maintenance and allows for efficient replacement of worn components in the BMW 3 Series F30 325d model with the N47S1 engine.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6874370-3
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6874370
• Substitutable numbers: 31316874370, 6874370, 31316791579, 6791579, 31216792287, 6792287, 34116850969, 6850969, 34116792221, 6792221, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Category: Suspension Component Replacement Kits

Purpose and function in the suspension

The described element is part of the Suspension replacement kits and is responsible for wheel guidance and vibration damping on the front left axle. Integrating the suspension strut with the wheel hub carrier ensures stable mounting and precise maintenance of geometry, which translates into predictable vehicle behavior during braking, acceleration, and cornering.

The vehicle placement defined as front – left side allows for unambiguous selection of the part for a specific mounting position, minimizing the risk of errors during ordering and installation.

Complete strut and wheel carrier assembly

Combining the spring, shock absorber strut, and wheel carrier into one assembly facilitates service operations – disassembly and installation take place in a single process, without the need to break the system down into many separate components. This design promotes the consistency of suspension operation on the driver's side, which is particularly important in BMW-class cars, where great emphasis is placed on steering precision.

The properly selected mass of the assembly affects the suspension operating characteristics and load distribution in the front part of the vehicle, which is significant for both ride comfort and the durability of other suspension system elements.

Condition, origin, and fitment

The element comes from a BMW vehicle and is an OE-type part, which means factory-fitment to the design of the F30 325d model with the N47S1 unit. Using an original component from dismantling allows for maintaining proper mounting points, compliance with factory geometry, and compatibility with other suspension and braking system elements on that side.

The condition defined as used means that the part was previously in operation but retains functionality enabling further work after proper installation and wheel alignment. This is a particularly cost-effective solution for post-accident repairs or restoring a car to working order after suspension damage.

Benefits of using an original used element

Using an original suspension strut assembly with a wheel carrier for the front left side in a BMW F30 325d N47S1 allows you to:

• maintain the factory handling characteristics and vehicle stability,
• reduce repair costs compared to purchasing a new set,
• maintain compliance with factory mounting points and suspension geometry,
• speed up the service process thanks to the completeness of the assembly.

For users who consciously choose original components from dismantling, a good supplement to their knowledge may be an article describing the advantages of using premium-class used components – they are discussed in detail in the entry Used parts for Mercedes – original parts from dismantling, the conclusions of which can also be applied to the BMW segment.

Expanding BMW suspension service

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front suspension area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional struts, springs, or mounts, check the available parts in the BMW suspension replacement kits category.