BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Chassis Dynamics / Chassis And Suspension
BMW 7 Series: Chassis And Suspension
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New Chassis Systems For F01/02
Through intelligent design layout and optimum package space utilization on
the new F01/F02, the basis has
been created for distinctly increasing the driving dynamics while improving
comfort and vehi
System Overview
Front Axle
A double wishbone front axle as known from the E70 and E71 is now also fitted
in the F01/F02.
In comparison with the double pivot spring strut front axle on the E65, this
front axle desi
System Components
General
The chassis and suspension is subdivided into the main components that are
described in more detail in the
following:
Front axle
Rear axle
Damping/suspension
Brakes
Steering
Wheels/tir
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Run-flat tires
Concept
Run-flat tires permit continued driving under restricted
conditions even in the event of a complete
loss of tire inflation pressure.
General information
The wheels consist of tires that are self-supporting,
to a limited degree, and possibly special
rims.
The support of the sidewall allows t
Sensors For DSC
Wheel speed sensors
The same type of wheel-speed sensor is used on the F01/F02 as on the E70/E71
(DF11i made by Robert Bosch
GmbH).
They are four active wheel-speed sensors, all four of which are connected by
dedicated two-core leads directly
to the DSC control unit. The wheel-speed data is trans
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