BMW part number 31 11 2 226 017 (31112226017) is the Front axle support – E30 M3, a suspension part catalogued for the E30 (M3). As of our last check (2026-09-28, bmwpartsdeal.com), BMW lists it as no longer available new (NLA). 1 repair guide below.
Not available new from the US or the European dealer we checked. BMW Classic or another dealer may still locate one with your VIN.
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No interchange recorded. That doesn't prove there isn't one; it means we have no sourced match yet.
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No kit or reman service recorded yet.
No DIY route recorded yet.
Write-ups and videos from owners, forums and specialists on removing and fitting this part. Summaries are ours; follow the link for the full steps, photos and torque values, and credit goes to the original author.
Shop video plus tool list for dropping and refitting an E30 front subframe with the engine supported from above; notes that oil pan, steering rack and RWD vs iX change the details.
Tools mentioned: Jack and stands, engine support bar, ball-joint separator, pry bar
bmwpartsdeal (US) marks discontinued; bmwfans ETK data does not flag it – may be US-market NLA only. Last listed $1134.37 on bmwpartsdeal (not orderable).
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