BMW 5 Series E60 M5 Rear Right O/S Axle Wheel Carrier Hub Leg Brake Disc Set

BMW 5 Series E60 M5 Rear Right O/S Axle Wheel Carrier Hub Leg Brake Disc Set is a complete, used rear suspension component set designed for the right side of the BMW M5 E60 model. The set combines key components responsible for wheel guidance, power transmission, and brake system integration, facilitating a consistent, technically correct replacement in a single service process. By maintaining factory geometry and construction, it provides a solid foundation for restoring proper suspension performance in this demanding sports sedan.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2282808-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2282808
• Substitutable numbers: 33322282960, 2282960, 33326754558, 6754558, 33212283955, 2283955, 34212282808, 2282808, 33326770832, 6770832, 33212282668, 2282668
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Suspension Component Replacement Kits

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented set belongs to the Suspension replacement sets category and is intended for the rear, right side of the vehicle. It includes components responsible for:

• guiding the hub and wheel on the rear axle,
• transferring torque from the drivetrain to the wheel,
• interacting with the braking system via an integrated disc.

This combination of components allows for a consistent replacement within one corner of the suspension, which is particularly important in high-performance vehicles such as the BMW M5 E60.

Technical specifications of the set

The set includes the wheel carrier (knuckle), brake disc, and axle shaft—components that are often replaced together in workshop practice following major mechanical damage or collisions. As a result:

• geometric compatibility between individual parts is maintained,
• the risk of additional stress in the suspension is reduced,
• checking and adjusting wheel alignment after installation is facilitated.

The components originate from a BMW vehicle, ensuring that factory mounting points and proper fitment to the M5 E60 rear axle construction are preserved.

Benefits of using a complete set

Choosing a complete rear suspension set for the right side offers a number of practical service advantages:

• reducing the number of separate items to order and verify,
• consistent matching of elements within one suspension corner,
• reducing the time required for diagnostics and installation in the workshop.

For the user, this means a more predictable repair outcome and easier restoration of handling stability, which is particularly noticeable at higher speeds and during the dynamic driving for which the M5 E60 is designed.

Part condition and economic aspect

The elements included in the set are used, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original suspension design. In service practice, using original, used components often allows for maintaining proper system operating parameters without the need to resort to expensive remanufactured solutions or replacements with uncertain tolerances.

If you are interested in a broader context regarding the use of original used components instead of remanufacturing, it is worth reading the cost and durability analysis presented in the article: Manual transmission failures – why an original used part is sometimes a more sensible choice than remanufacturing.

Expanding repairs within the BMW rear suspension

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear suspension area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional wheel carriers, complete sets with discs, or other components mounted on the rear axle, check the available parts in the BMW suspension replacement sets category.

Summary

BMW 5 Series E60 M5 Rear Right O/S Axle Wheel Carrier Hub Leg Brake Disc Set is a practical solution for users and workshops that want to restore the efficiency of the rear right suspension corner in an M5 E60 in a single stage. A complete set of components from one assembly group facilitates service, reduces the risk of fitment issues, and allows for the preservation of the driving characteristics typical of BMW, which are essential in a car with a distinctly sporty character.