BMW 7 Series: Carrying Out Steering Angle Sensor Adjustment
IMPORTANT: In vehicles with active steering, steering angle sensor adjustment is integrated in the service function INITIAL OPERATION/ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE STEERING and must not be carried out separately!
NOTE: Steering angle sensor adjustment must be carried out:
- after replacement of following components:
- Steering column switch cluster
Connect vehicle to BMW diagnosis system.
Select and carry out steering angle sensor adjustment under Service functions.
DANGER OF POISONING IF OIL IS INGESTED/ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Stomach aches
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Cramps/fits
- Unconsciousness
Protective measures/rules of conduct
- Pour oil only into appropriately marked containers
- Do not pour oil into drinking vessels (drinks bottles, glasses, cups or mugs)
- Observe country-specific safety regulations
First aid measures
- Do not induce vomiting.
If the person affected is still conscious, he/she must rinse out their mouth with water, drink plenty of water and consult a doctor immediately.
If the person affected is unconscious, do not administer anything by mouth, place the person in the recovery position and seek immediate medical attention.
FRONT AXLE + STEERING: WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK MUST BE CARRIED OUT AFTER THE FOLLOWING WORK
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Fig. 9: Identifying Front Axle Support, Steering Gear, Swivel Bearing, Lower
Wishbone And Track Rod
Illustrations show F01/F02:
A WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK must be carried out after the following work:
- Release of following screw/bolt connections:
- Steering gear to front axle support (with identification no alignment check required
- Lower wishbone to front axle support
- Track rod end to track rod
- Replacement of following parts:
- Front axle support
- Steering gear
- Swivel bearing
- Lower wishbone
- Track rod end
- Track rod
GENERAL CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION DEFINITIONS
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Fig. 10: General Chassis And Suspension Definitions Diagram
- Toe
- Camber
- Caster (with 10º or 20º wheel lock)
- Toe angle difference (with 20º wheel lock)
- Wheel misalignment
- Camber
- Rear-wheel position
- Toe
- Geometrical driving axis
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General Information And Definitions
Toe angle difference
a - Toe difference angle
D - Centre point of operating circle
The toe angle difference is the angle adjustment of the inner cornering wheel
relative to the outer cornering
wheel
KDS Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check With Ride Height Measurement
Without Vehicle Load
NOTE:
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS.
Read and comply with GENERAL CHASSIS DEFINITION.
Update KDS DATA STATUS.
Vehicles with active steering: Start up active stee
KDS Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check With Vehicle Load Up To Design
Position
NOTE:
Note general notes and GENERAL DATA
Note GENERAL DRIVE TRAIN DEFINITION
Update KDS DATA VERSIONS
NOTE:
For vehicles with rear axle slip angle control (F01/F02/F07)
During measurement
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System Functions
Park Distance Control
PDC is activated in response to the engagement of reverse gear or the
operation of the PDC button next to the
gear selector switch.
Fig. 143: Identifying PDC And Rear View Camera ON/OFF And Side View Function
Button
PDC AND REAR VIEW CAMERA REFERENCE CHART
PDC and rear vie
Mounting
SUBSEQUENT INSTALLATION OF WHEEL-BOLT LOCK
Loosen wheel bolts.
Raise car so that wheel can be turned freely.
Release wheel studs to such an extent that the wheel can move freely on the
wheel hub.
Turn wheel so that valve is face down.
Remove top wheel stud and insert wheel stud lock.
Fig. 72:
