E92 M3 Jack Points w/Pictures

delirium330 · 07-16-2015, 06:29 PM

In searching around today I seemed to find a lot of conflicting information and lack of solid details and was surprised nobody had yet posted (or I didn't see it) the TIS for lifting with a standard jack. Hopefully useful for others.

TIS VERBIAGE:
The vehicle may be raised with a trolley jack on the following jacking points!
1 - Car jacking point on reinforcement strut
2 - Side car jacking points
3 - Rear differential (Risk of damage: It is not permitted to raise by using the rear differential cover!)

arter · 07-16-2015, 06:32 PM

I would use the frame member just behind the rear diff instead.

cenix · 07-17-2015, 02:45 AM

I think there's confusion mostly about the differential jack point. The actual body of diff is good, but not the cooling fins. I think I've seen some posts about people jacking up the car from the fins, and that's a big no-no.

K_style · 07-17-2015, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cenix

I think there's confusion mostly about the differential jack point. The actual body of diff is good, but not the cooling fins. I think I've seen some posts about people jacking up the car from the fins, and that's a big no-no.

Correct, though its very "thick" and strong aluminum, it is still aluminum.

M3Bimmer77 · 07-17-2015, 07:58 AM

The front and sides are really easy to understand. The diff is the confusing one. There is a big flat surface right where the arrow is. Do not put anything under the cover which is the aluminum one with the fins. I stand my car on my 2x "ramp" (3 pcs of 2x10s 1'6, 3' and 5' stacked, glued and screwed together and two pins to the floor) and then I have room for my jack. I use a 2x in between the jack and the diff. Set the car on stands just in case!!!!

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delirium330 First Lieutenant 205 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 3 Pedals Join Date: May 2015 Location: West Coast iTrader: (0)	E92 M3 Jack Points w/Pictures In searching around today I seemed to find a lot of conflicting information and lack of solid details and was surprised nobody had yet posted (or I didn't see it) the TIS for lifting with a standard jack. Hopefully useful for others. TIS VERBIAGE: The vehicle may be raised with a trolley jack on the following jacking points! 1 - Car jacking point on reinforcement strut 2 - Side car jacking points 3 - Rear differential (Risk of damage: It is not permitted to raise by using the rear differential cover!) Last edited by delirium330; 07-20-2015 at 11:05 AM..
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arter collecting toys 41 Rep 810 Posts Drives: M3 MCB Join Date: May 2008 Location: rochester, ny iTrader: (1)	I would use the frame member just behind the rear diff instead. __________________ 2011 e92 M3 Monte Carlo Blue ESS 535 - gone but not forgotten 2015 cayman GTS - new toy 2006 SLK 55 AMG sold
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cenix Captain 379 Rep 875 Posts Drives: E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (5)	I think there's confusion mostly about the differential jack point. The actual body of diff is good, but not the cooling fins. I think I've seen some posts about people jacking up the car from the fins, and that's a big no-no.
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M3Bimmer77 Captain 340 Rep 947 Posts Drives: 2011.5 M3 E90 Jet Black Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: West Palm Beach iTrader: (2)	The front and sides are really easy to understand. The diff is the confusing one. There is a big flat surface right where the arrow is. Do not put anything under the cover which is the aluminum one with the fins. I stand my car on my 2x "ramp" (3 pcs of 2x10s 1'6, 3' and 5' stacked, glued and screwed together and two pins to the floor) and then I have room for my jack. I use a 2x in between the jack and the diff. Set the car on stands just in case!!!!
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