Genuine BMW Part
Photos coming soon — see the BMW diagram below
08 View BMW DiagramSee this part on the official exploded view→Support — a genuine BMW part, number 31 33 2 227 342. The number stamped on the part is 31332227342; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 2227342. You will find it on our Suspension shelf, under Other Front Axle parts.
It fits the E36 sedan, coupe and convertible (M3, 1995–1999), with the S50 or S52 engines.
BMW draws it on 6 diagrams, among them Guide Support/Spring Pad/Attaching Parts (31_0229) and Guide Support/Spring Pad/Attaching Parts (31_0230). BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 40 g (under 0.1 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
Details
31 33 2 227 342313322273422227342GUIDE SUPPORT/SPRING PAD/ATTACHING PARTS
Diagram 31_0229
GUIDE SUPPORT/SPRING PAD/ATTACHING PARTS
Diagram 31_0230
GUIDE SUPPORT/SPRING PAD/ATTACHING PARTS
Diagram 31_0231
GUIDE SUPPORT/SPRING PAD/ATTACHING PARTS
Diagram 31_0232
GUIDE SUPPORT/SPRING PAD/ATTACHING PARTS
Diagram 31_0239
GUIDE SUPPORT/SPRING PAD/ATTACHING PARTS
Diagram 31_1250
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- Good — minimal wear, fully functional.
- Fair — normal wear, fully functional.
- Acceptable — visible wear, still functional.
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