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E46 Models
The struts are shorter than the 2wd and there are reinforcement plates between the strut
bearing and the sheet metal of the strut towers to prevent deformation when traveling on
very poor road surfaces.
The spring travel of the E46/16 is
approximately 20mm less than
the 2wd version.
The shorter front axle spring
travel is due to the limited angle
of deflection of the front axle
shafts.
Steering
The rack and pinion steering unit
has been modified from the 2wd.
It is constructed with a
larger diameter piston.
This is necessary to counter the
additional drag of the all-wheel
drive system and the wider
standard wheels and tires.
The lower steering spindle is
different than the 2wd and
connects to the steering rack via
a double cardan joint.
Turning radius of the E46/16 is
35.8ft, 1.4ft greater than the
2wd.
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