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
SEE MORE:
Replace Electrical Steering Box (EPS)
IMPORTANT: Steering box:
Check connection of steering box for corrosion, clean contacts if
necessary.
The steering box must be replaced if the corrosion is too far advanced.
Connecting line:
In the event of moisture/corrosion inside the two plug connections, check
the
insulation of the connecting
Turn signal
Turn signal in exterior mirror
When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in
the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on
the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Using turn signals
Press the lever past the resistance point.
Triple turn signal act
