suspension.
The rear subframe (final drive carrier)
supports the rear differential and
provides mounting points for the upper
and lower control arms. The upper
control arm on each side provide the
lower spring perch for the coil spring.
The upper and lower control arm on
each side are attached to the trailing
arm. The trailing arms contain the
wheel bearings for the rear drive hubs.
The rear brake calipers are bolted to
the trailing arms.
E46 Rear suspension
1
-
Shock absorber
2
-
Differential
housing
3
-
Rear subframe
(final drive
carrier)
4
-
Upper control
arm
5
-
Trailing arm
6
-
Trailing arm
bracket
7
-
Coil spring
8
-
Lower control
arm
9
-
Stabilizer bar