Section 51 (Rear Suspension): Description
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The E36 uses independent rear suspension. Trailing arms locate the rear wheels and anchor the coil springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. The differential is mounted to the rear axle carrier with rubber mounts. See Fig 1 .