Jacking up rear of e90

Nel2014 · 10-06-2016, 12:18 PM

As title says i was wondering what was the best way to go about putting the rear on jack stands. The reason for doing this is that i need to adjust the handbrake mechanism. Any tips would be appreciated.

-Keith- · 10-06-2016, 12:24 PM

There is flat subframe panel/carrier underneath the rear, about 2-3 foot back from the back of the car, before the diff.

It'll look similar to 'A' in this (picture ripped from net)

Align your jack dead middle of wheels, feed it in from the rear, dead center, with a block of wood on it (section of fence post ect) to make sure you get enough height when jacked to fit stand under the side jack points.

Easy.

Digitalize · 10-06-2016, 12:42 PM

As far as I know, DO NOT jack up on the Diff.

maxoutput · 10-06-2016, 12:48 PM

It's fine to jack the diff on an e90, in fact I believe it's in the manual. Just don't place the jack against the rear cover plate

This link may help

http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tech...ur_Vehicle.htm

djgandy · 10-06-2016, 01:42 PM

Borrow someones ramps. Or build some yourself with some scaffold boards or similar wood. Less faff than jacking.

RajB · 10-06-2016, 04:34 PM

The rear diff is fine as long as you use a soft jack pad.

Nel2014 · 10-07-2016, 12:17 PM

Hi thanks for that, mine is a manual . I have a low profile jack so will need a block of wood i guess as well.
Ramps would be usefull, but for this job i will be taking both rears wheels off so will need to use stands.

maxoutput · 10-07-2016, 02:14 PM

You can get away without removing the rear wheels, take a wheel bolt out and turn the wheel until the bolt hole lines up with the adjuster, you will need a torch.

You can then adjust with a long shaft screwdriver.

Nel2014 · 10-08-2016, 12:32 PM

Do u need to jack both wheels up at the same time to do handbrake adjustment do you know?

maxoutput · 10-08-2016, 02:11 PM

No reason too as long as the car is in neutral so you can spin the wheel. To do this correctly you should release the tension on the handbrake cable however by pushing in the spring under the handbrake cover so it locates on a little hook that's built into the assembly. When your done push the spring in a little further so it unhooks then release it again .

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Nel2014 Banned 22 Rep 260 Posts Drives: BMW 320d Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bedfordshire iTrader: (0)	Jacking up rear of e90 As title says i was wondering what was the best way to go about putting the rear on jack stands. The reason for doing this is that i need to adjust the handbrake mechanism. Any tips would be appreciated.
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-Keith- Private First Class 40 Rep 163 Posts Drives: BMWs Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Berkshire, England iTrader: (0)	There is flat subframe panel/carrier underneath the rear, about 2-3 foot back from the back of the car, before the diff. It'll look similar to 'A' in this (picture ripped from net) Align your jack dead middle of wheels, feed it in from the rear, dead center, with a block of wood on it (section of fence post ect) to make sure you get enough height when jacked to fit stand under the side jack points. Easy. __________________ E92 M3 DCT 1 of 25 Santorini Blue Competition Pack
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Digitalize Photographer 412 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: 320D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	As far as I know, DO NOT jack up on the Diff.
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maxoutput Private First Class 33 Rep 182 Posts Drives: E90 2005 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: U.K. iTrader: (0)	It's fine to jack the diff on an e90, in fact I believe it's in the manual. Just don't place the jack against the rear cover plate This link may help http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tech...ur_Vehicle.htm
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djgandy Colonel 146 Rep 2,337 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	Borrow someones ramps. Or build some yourself with some scaffold boards or similar wood. Less faff than jacking.
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RajB Brigadier General 448 Rep 3,312 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Midlands iTrader: (4)	The rear diff is fine as long as you use a soft jack pad. __________________ E92 335i / M3 Hybrid - The Build
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Nel2014 Banned 22 Rep 260 Posts Drives: BMW 320d Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bedfordshire iTrader: (0)	Hi thanks for that, mine is a manual . I have a low profile jack so will need a block of wood i guess as well. Ramps would be usefull, but for this job i will be taking both rears wheels off so will need to use stands.
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maxoutput Private First Class 33 Rep 182 Posts Drives: E90 2005 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: U.K. iTrader: (0)	You can get away without removing the rear wheels, take a wheel bolt out and turn the wheel until the bolt hole lines up with the adjuster, you will need a torch. You can then adjust with a long shaft screwdriver.
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Nel2014 Banned 22 Rep 260 Posts Drives: BMW 320d Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bedfordshire iTrader: (0)	Do u need to jack both wheels up at the same time to do handbrake adjustment do you know? Last edited by Nel2014; 10-08-2016 at 01:42 PM..
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maxoutput Private First Class 33 Rep 182 Posts Drives: E90 2005 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: U.K. iTrader: (0)	No reason too as long as the car is in neutral so you can spin the wheel. To do this correctly you should release the tension on the handbrake cable however by pushing in the spring under the handbrake cover so it locates on a little hook that's built into the assembly. When your done push the spring in a little further so it unhooks then release it again .
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