BMW 7 Owners & Service Manuals

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

Electronic Chassis Alignment
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:
    1. Front axle support
    2. Steering gear
    3. Swivel bearing
    4. Lower wishbone
    5. Track rod end
    6. Track rod

GENERAL CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION DEFINITIONS

Electronic Chassis Alignment
Fig. 10: General Chassis And Suspension Definitions Diagram

  1. Toe
  2. Camber
  3. Caster (with 10º or 20º wheel lock)
  4. Toe angle difference (with 20º wheel lock)
  5. Wheel misalignment
  6. Camber
  7. Rear-wheel position
  8. Toe
  9. Geometrical driving axis

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