BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Rear Axle / Control Arms And Struts
BMW 7 Series: Control Arms And Struts
- Removing And Installing/Replacing A Steering Stub/Wheel Carrier
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Antiroll Bar Link/Integral Link
- Removing And Installing/replacing Left Or Right Tank Cover
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Lower Left Or Right Cover (Wheel Arch)
- Replacing An Upper Wishbone
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Removing And Installing/Replacing A Steering Stub/Wheel Carrier
Remove REAR WHEEL.
IMPORTANT: Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread
when releasing
collar nut.
Release collar nut (1), activate parking brake for this purpose.
Installation no
Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Antiroll Bar
Link/Integral Link
NOTE: If the integral link is detached from the swinging arm, it is
necessary after
installation to carry out a chassis/wheel alignment check.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR WHEEL.
Release
Removing And Installing/replacing Left Or Right Tank Cover
Operations on right side analogous to left side shown. Use graphics in a
mirror-inverted way.
Release all screws (2).
Unscrew nut (3).
Feed out tank cover (1) towards rear above tension strut (4).
SEE MORE:
Adjusting Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Cover
Ideal setting
Distance:
Distance (A) between lid and roof at front and rear must be the
same.
Insert special tool 00 9 341 between gasket and cover.
This check (sliding in and pulling out the special tool) must be subject to
tightness
Height:
Front - flush to 1 mm deeper
Rear -
Checking Cooling System For Watertightness (N54, N63)
Notes
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.
Protective measures/rules of conduct
Wear safety goggles
Wear protective gloves
Observe national/country-specific regulations
IMPORTANT: Risk of skidding due to coolant on the floor.
Danger of injury!
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