BMW 3 E91 Touring 325i N52 Front Left N/S Spring Strut Brake Suspension Leg Hub

BMW 3 E91 Touring 325i N52 Front Left N/S Spring Strut Brake Suspension Leg Hub is a complete front suspension component designed for the driver's side front axle. The set combines key components responsible for wheel guidance, driving stability, and steering precision, allowing for efficient and technically correct replacement in a single service process. By maintaining the factory suspension geometry, it provides a solid foundation for restoring the vehicle's proper handling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6786013-4
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6786013
• Substitutable numbers: 31316786013, 6786013, 34116769091, 6769091, 31216793923, 6793923, 34116854998, 6854998, 31316772921, 6772921, 31316768215, 6768215, 31216764443, 6764443, 34116764643, 6764643, 34116772669, 6772669
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Category: Suspension Component Replacement Kits

Purpose and function in the suspension

The presented element is dedicated to operation on the front, left side of the vehicle, where it is responsible for damping vibrations, maintaining tire contact with the road surface, and providing stable mounting for the hub and braking system. Combining the shock absorber with the steering knuckle in one assembly makes it easier to maintain proper wheel geometry, which has a direct impact on handling, tire wear, and braking efficiency.

For BMW models with the 218 HP N52 engine, such a suspension set is particularly important as it must work in harmony with the drivetrain characteristics and vehicle weight, ensuring predictable body reactions during both city driving and dynamic use.

Application in BMW 3 Series E91 325i N52

The BMW 3 E91 Touring 325i N52 Front Left N/S Spring Strut Brake Suspension Leg Hub has been designed with the specific front construction of the BMW E91 325i N52 in mind, where the suspension system requires precise component matching. Using a complete assembly reduces the risk of incorrect installation of individual parts and facilitates service work when replacing a damaged or worn component.

An element configured in this way will prove particularly useful in situations where mechanical damage has occurred in the wheel area, e.g., after hitting a curb or a pothole, as well as during comprehensive suspension replacement to restore the car's original driving characteristics.

Characteristics of the suspension replacement set

The product belongs to the Suspension replacement sets group, which means it combines several cooperating parts into one module. This solution:

• simplifies the component selection process – all elements are structurally compatible with each other,
• reduces installation time compared to replacing individual parts,
• helps maintain consistent suspension performance between the left and right sides,
• facilitates subsequent wheel geometry adjustment.

As a result, the mechanic can focus on proper installation and wheel alignment, while the user receives a coherently operating suspension assembly that supports vehicle stability and predictable road behavior.

Condition and benefits of choosing a used part

The offered item has a status of used, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and has been verified for further serviceability. Choosing such a part is a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original BMW suspension design, especially for models with specific configurations, such as the 325i N52.

Many users opt for original dismantled components instead of regeneration or aftermarket replacements to maintain factory driving properties. You can read more about the advantages of using premium-class used parts in an article dedicated to the Mercedes brand, which discusses similar issues regarding the choice of original dismantled parts: used parts for Mercedes – original dismantled components.

If you are considering whether regeneration or installing a used, original suspension component is the better solution, the following guide may also be helpful: regenerated or used original part for suspension repair.

Comprehensive suspension service for BMW

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the suspension area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as shock absorbers, springs, or complete steering knuckles, check the available parts in the BMW suspension replacement sets category.