BMW 7 Series: Final Drive Mounting
REPLACING ALL FRONT RUBBER MOUNTS FOR REAR FINAL DRIVE UNIT MOUNTING
Notes
IMPORTANT: To ensure that the rear axle rubber mounts are securely seated in the rear axle support, observe a waiting period of 2 hours after pressing in the rubber mounts or before driving the vehicle for the first time.
Failure to comply with this requirement may cause the rubber mounts to drift in the rear axle support!
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE
Pull out rubber mount with special tools 33 0 026, 33 0 027, 33 0 022 and 33 0 021.
NOTE: Use ratchet ring spanner 33 5 105.
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Fig. 63: Pulling Rubber Mount Using Special Tools
IMPORTANT: Coat bearing bushing in rear axle carrier and rubber mount (1) with Circo Light (refer to BMW Parts Service).
Align rubber mount (1) by means of notch (2).
Protrusion (3) points to rear final drive unit.
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Fig. 64: Identifying Rubber Mount, Notch And Protrusion
Insert rubber mount (1) in special tool 33 0 025.
Pull on rubber mount (1) with special tools 33 0 026, 33 0 027, 33 0 024 and 33 0 023 as far as it will go.
NOTE: Use ratchet ring spanner 33 5 105.
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Fig. 65: Inserting Rubber Mount In Special Tool (33 0 025)
REPLACING RUBBER MOUNT FOR REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING AT REAR
Notes
IMPORTANT: To ensure that the rear axle rubber mounts are securely seated in the rear axle support, observe a waiting period of 2 hours after pressing in the rubber mounts or before driving the vehicle for the first time.
Failure to comply with this requirement may cause the rubber mounts to drift in the rear axle support!
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE
Pull out rubber mount with special tools 33 0 031, 33 0 032, 33 0 035 and 33 0 036.
NOTE: Make sure special tool 33 0 031 contacts rear axle support correctly.
Use ratchet ring spanner 33 5 105.
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Fig. 66: Pulling Rubber Mount Using Special Tools
IMPORTANT: Coat bearing bushing in rear axle carrier and new rubber mount (3) with Circo Light (refer to BMW Parts Service).
Align rubber mount (3) by means of notch (1).
Protrusion (2) points in direction of travel.
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Fig. 67: Identifying Rubber Mount, Notch And Profusion
Pull on rubber mount (1) with special tools 33 0 033, 33 0 034, 33 0 035 and 33 0 036 as far as it will go.
NOTE: Make sure special tools 33 0 033 and 33 0 034 contact rear axle support correctly.
Use ratchet ring spanner 33 5 105.
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Fig. 68: Pulling Rubber Mount Using Special Tools
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Output Shafts
PRESSING OUTPUT SHAFT OUT OF DRIVE FLANGE AND DRAWING IN
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR WHEEL.
Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE.
IMPORTANT: Always place a new circlip on the output shaft reins
Rear Sub-Frame
LOWERING/RAISING REAR AXLE SUPPORT
Lowering/Raising Rear Axle Support
Notes
IMPORTANT: Before lowering rear axle support:
Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on raising the vehicle.
In order to avoid damage to lifting platform, perform weight compensation on
vehicle.
Load lug
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(Safety) Information On AGM Battery
Fig. 188: Identifying AGM Battery
Introduction
In September 2002, the first so-called VRLA batteries, better known as AGM
batteries came into use. (VRLA
means V alve R egulated L ead A cid, i.e. lead acid battery with pressure relief
valve; AGM stands for A
bsorbent G lass M at, i.e. absorbent gl
Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Exhaust Manifold (N63)
WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove left TURBOCHARGER.
Remove right TURBOCHARGER.
Remove ALTERNATOR (not F04).
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.
Fig. 59: Identifying Screws
Release screws (
