BMW F30 Spring Strut xDrive Front Right O/S Suspension Shock Absorber 6791650

BMW F30 Spring Strut xDrive Front Right O/S Suspension Shock Absorber is an original component from the Shock Absorbers and Struts group, designed specifically for the front axle on the passenger side in xDrive models. This used OEM part ensures proper damping characteristics, stable handling, and correct suspension geometry in accordance with BMW factory specifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6874376-2
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6874376
• Substitutable numbers: 31316874376, 6874376, 31316791650, 6791650, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Shocks, Struts & Assemblies

Purpose and fitment for BMW F30 xDrive

The presented shock absorber is intended for installation on the front right side of the vehicle, within the McPherson strut, in BMW 3 Series F30 models equipped with xDrive all-wheel drive. The design has been developed for the specific loads resulting from the front drivetrain, which translates into appropriate stiffness, travel, and damping characteristics.

By maintaining factory mounting geometry, the component works seamlessly with the stock steering knuckle, spring, top mount, and other suspension components, facilitating installation and reducing the risk of incorrect wheel alignment.

Construction and function in the suspension system

The suspension strut plays a key role in body stabilization, roll control, and maintaining constant tire contact with the road surface. In this model, the shock absorber works with the front steering and drivetrain systems, handling vertical, lateral, and longitudinal loads.

Properly selected damping characteristics:

• reduce body roll during braking and acceleration,
• improve cornering precision,
• support even tire wear,
• increase ride comfort on uneven surfaces.

As an OEM part, the shock absorber maintains parameters consistent with BMW factory requirements, which is particularly important in all-wheel-drive vehicles where the distribution of forces in the suspension is more demanding.

Benefits of using an original shock absorber

Using an original suspension strut on the front right side helps maintain the consistency of the entire chassis system. Compared to aftermarket replacements with uncertain parameters, this component:

• ensures predictable vehicle behavior at higher speeds,
• reduces the risk of malfunctions in assistance systems (ABS, DSC, xDrive),
• facilitates subsequent wheel alignment and camber adjustment,
• maintains the handling characteristics typical of the BMW 3 Series.

For users expecting consistent, confident handling, choosing an original front axle shock absorber is a technically safe and predictable solution for vehicle maintenance.

Condition, installation, and service application

The item comes from a used vehicle, making it an attractive cost-effective alternative while maintaining original specifications. This type of part is suitable both for standard replacement of a worn shock absorber and for accident repairs, where maintaining the factory component type is crucial.

Before installation, standard service procedures are recommended: checking other strut components (spring, bearing, bump stops, dust covers) and performing a suspension geometry alignment after work is completed. Replacing a shock absorber on one side of the axle should be considered in conjunction with the other side to maintain damping symmetry and balanced vehicle behavior.

Suspension system expansion and technical knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the suspension area in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as McPherson struts, shock absorber inserts, or complete struts, check out the available parts in the BMW Shock Absorbers and Struts category.

To better understand the relationships between shock absorbers, control arms, and stabilizers, and the impact of their condition on driving safety, it is worth consulting our technical guide: Suspension System – A Comprehensive Guide to Shock Absorbers, Control Arms, and Stabilizers. For owners of older BMW models who want to consciously use pre-owned components, the article The Second Life of a Youngtimer – How Used Auto Parts Rejuvenate Cars from 1998–2012, which describes practical upgrade scenarios using salvaged parts, may also be helpful.