BMW E91 LCI Touring 320d N47N Front Right O/S Spring Strut Leg Suspension

Description

BMW E91 LCI Touring 320d N47N Front Right O/S Spring Strut Leg Suspension is a complete, used front right steering knuckle with a shock absorber, designed for BMW 3 Series E91 LCI models with the N47N 184HP engine. This component belongs to the Suspension replacement kits group and serves as a solid foundation for professional repair or restoring the vehicle’s factory handling characteristics. It is a practical solution for users who expect a proven OEM part from dismantling rather than an expensive new reference.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6796156
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6796156
• Substitutable numbers: 31316796156, 6796156, 31216793924, 6793924, 34116778146, 6778146, 34116792219, 6792219, 31216764444, 6764444, 34116774875, 6774875, 31316784974, 6784974
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Suspension Component Replacement Kits

Purpose and function in the BMW E91 LCI suspension

The presented steering knuckle with shock absorber operates in the front right corner of the suspension, responsible for precise wheel guidance, maintaining geometry, and stable damping of road irregularities. In combination with other chassis components, it ensures proper load transfer from the wheel to the body, which translates into predictable vehicle behavior during braking, acceleration, and cornering.

As a part from the Suspension replacement kits group, this element allows for a consistent, technically correct replacement of components within one corner, which facilitates maintaining proper geometry and uniform suspension performance after repair.

Benefits of using a complete steering knuckle with shock absorber

Using a complete steering knuckle integrated with a shock absorber in the BMW E91 LCI 320d N47N offers a number of practical service and operational benefits:

• reduction in the number of workshop operations due to the installation of a complete assembly instead of individual elements,
• preservation of consistent suspension performance characteristics originating from a single vehicle,
• easier geometry adjustment after repair thanks to the factory design of the assembly,
• possibility of economical repair while maintaining the original BMW design concept.

For the user, this means more predictable handling, better stability at higher speeds, and correct interaction with other chassis components, such as control arms, bearings, or the braking system.

Technical and installation characteristics

The steering knuckle with shock absorber has been designed specifically for the front axle on the right side, which guarantees a proper fit to the BMW E91 LCI body structure and compatibility with factory mounting points. The weight of the assembly specified in the documentation facilitates the selection of appropriate installation procedures and safe handling during service work.

The element has a dedicated OEM part number and associated interchangeable numbers, which allows for precise verification of compatibility with a specific vehicle configuration. Thanks to this, a mechanic or user can easily check whether a given steering knuckle with shock absorber meets the technical requirements of their BMW 3 Series unit.

Condition, origin, and practical application

The offered component is used, which makes it an attractive cost alternative to new parts, while maintaining the manufacturer’s original specification. This type of part from dismantling is particularly useful for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged suspension corner, or restoring factory driving properties after intensive use.

The steering knuckle with shock absorber dedicated to the BMW E91 LCI 320d N47N 184HP will perform well both in daily use and in fleet vehicles, where vehicle behavior repeatability and the possibility of quick, predictable repair based on original BMW design solutions are important.

Comprehensive BMW suspension zone service

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

To make the most of the potential of used suspension elements and other components from dismantling, it is worth learning proven methods of their operation and protection against accelerated wear – you will find practical tips in the article How to extend the life of used car parts?.