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JMI
05-25-2006, 01:08 PM
I could use a picture/diagram for E34 535 jack points. Just changed transmission filter and I'm concerned about jack placement on the unibody construction.
Placed the jacks stands under a "rail" that runs fore and aft on both sides about 1 foot from the outside bottom of car (inward) and the fore/aft distance is approximately from the rear of the front tire to the front of the rear tire. This "rail" is about 1.5 to 2 inchs wide.
The jack stands were place just behind where the "rails" starts in the front. Have a feeling this is the wrong place, but got away with it this time.

Any pics/diagrams?
Rustam
05-25-2006, 01:12 PM
I could use a picture/diagram for E34 535 jack points. Just changed transmission filter and I'm concerned about jack placement on the unibody construction.
Placed the jacks stands under a "rail" that runs fore and aft on both sides about 1 foot from the outside bottom of car (inward) and the fore/aft distance is approximately from the rear of the front tire to the front of the rear tire. This "rail" is about 1.5 to 2 inchs wide.
The jack stands were place just behind where the "rails" starts in the front. Have a feeling this is the wrong place, but got away with it this time.

Any pics/diagrams?

I always place stands right under these rails...
SchnellE34
05-25-2006, 01:18 PM
here ya go...

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h314/cpurcell34/Jackpoints.jpg
AeroSmooth
05-25-2006, 02:01 PM
oh my gosh! That is great, one effective way to show jack placement.
JMI
05-25-2006, 02:24 PM
here ya go...


Thanks for the pic, I've seen it before. It is very good but it is also not a 535. Was hoping there was somthing similar for a 535.

Jim
SchnellE34
05-25-2006, 02:48 PM
Most cars are the same for jack points. I have used those exact jack points, they are very sturdy and trustworthy
BillionPa
05-25-2006, 04:06 PM
agreed.

although!!!!

the jackstand spots arent very jackstand friendly, so i put a block of 1/4" aluminum between the jack and the car to even out the pressure and prevent slippage onto the body.

I also dont completely trust using a floor jack on the rear diff.
Robin-535im
05-25-2006, 04:35 PM
here ya go...
Cool pic - E28?