BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Rear Axle / Final Drive With Cover
BMW 7 Series: Final Drive With Cover
- Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Rear Differential
- Replacing Cover Gasket On Rear Differential (205AL/225AL) At Rear
- Replacing Shaft Seal For Drive Flange On Rear Differential (Inserted Propeller Shaft)
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Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Rear Differential
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear
Replacing Cover Gasket On Rear Differential (205AL/225AL) At Rear
IMPORTANT: In event of oil loss, always check rear axle final drive for
traces of wear and
damage.
Necessary preliminary work
Catch or draw off final drive oil.
Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE.
NOTE
Replacing Shaft Seal For Drive Flange On Rear Differential
(Inserted Propeller Shaft)
Notes
IMPORTANT: Use only APPROVED OILS.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the
rear
axle final drive!
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove THREE-HOLE FLANGE
R
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Adjusting Engine Compartment Lid
IMPORTANT: The BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD must be clamped off on vehicles with
AFGS
active pedestrian protection!
Do not damage adjoining body components!
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment
options are not sufficient.
Carry over schematic representation to the
Electrical System
Electrical System - Operating Fluids
1.0 BATTERY
Only distilled water (available locally) is to be used when topping up the
electrolyte level.
If a new battery (delivered dry) is to be placed into service, use only battery
electrolyte ("sulfuric acid"),
available locally.
2.0 SEALANT/SUPER GLUE/C
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