BMW 7 Series: Front Axle - Special Tools

ADAPTER

Adapter MW

Note: (Adapter) For pulling off the taper roller bearings from the equalization housing in the front axle differential

Fig. 1: Identifying Adapter (315090)

BUSH

Bush MW

Note: (impact bush) For fitting the radial sealing ring to the drive flange of the front axle differential

Storage Location

X7

SI number

01 04 93 (664)

Fig. 2: Identifying Bush (315120)

DEVICE

Device MW

Note: For determining the fitting dimension at the drive bevel gear in the front axle differential

Consisting of:

1 = 0491979 Bridge

NOTE: (Measuring bridge)

2 = 0491980 Washer

NOTE: (Measuring disc 7 mm)

Fig. 3: Identifying Device (315070)

DEVICE

Device MW

Replaced by: 0492053

Note: For pressing the wishbone off the spring strut/Replaced by 32 3 090 (0 492 053)

Consisting of:

1 = 0493260 Spindle

NOTE: Replaced by 32 3 090.(0 492 053)

2 = 0493261 Bolt

NOTE: Replaced by 32 3 090.(0 492 053)

Fig. 4: Identifying Device (312160)

FIXTURE

Fixture MW

Note: (Universal axle take-up) Fixture for accommodating all front and rear axles when removing and installing.

SI number

01 24 06 (309)

Consisting of:

1 = 0495817 Basic body

NOTE: (basic body)

2 = 0495818 Support

NOTE: (telescopic supports) 4 pieces

3 = 0495819 Adapter

NOTE: (take-up adapter U-section (2 pieces) )

Fig. 5: Identifying Fixture (315250)

4 = 0495820 Adapter

NOTE: (take-up adapter (2 pieces) )

5 = 0495821 Adapter

NOTE: (take-up adapter for bore holes (2 pieces) )

6 = 0495822 Adapter

NOTE: (take-up adapter for bore holes (2 pieces) )

7 = 0495824 Belt

NOTE: (Tensioning strap)

FIXTURE

Fixture MW

Note: For securing wheel hub when removing and installing spring strut.

Storage Location

A19

SI number

01 23 05 (224)

Fig. 6: Identifying Fixture (315220)

FIXTURE

Fixture MW

Note: (mounting fixture) For the front axle differential

Fig. 7: Identifying Fixture (315000)

HOLDER

Holder MW

Note: (spring retainer) For accommodating coil springs when tensioning. No. 31 3 350 reserved for consecutive sub-number spring tensioner 31 3 340.

Storage Location

Individual

SI number

01 11 99 (438)

Consisting of:

8 = 0494397 Ring

NOTE: (insert ring) For use with repair instructions only. For insertion in spring retainer ring 31 3 354. Model series: E87

Fig. 8: Identifying Holder (313350)

9 = 0494624 Ring

NOTE: (spring retainer ring) For use with repair instructions only.

4 = 0493568 Ring

NOTE: (spring retainer ring) For use with repair instructions only.

6 = 0493570 Ring

NOTE: (centering ring) For use with repair instructions only.

7 = 0494053 Holder

NOTE: (spring retainer (2 pieces) ) For use with repair instructions only.

10 = 0494625 Holder

NOTE: (spring retainer) For use with repair instructions only.

= 0494804

11 = 0494804 Holder

NOTE: (spring retainer) For use with repair instructions only.

1 = 0493561 Holder

NOTE: (spring retainer (2 pieces) ) For use with repair instructions only.

2 = 0493566 Holder

NOTE: (spring retainer (2 pieces) ) For use with repair instructions only.

3 = 0493567 Holder

NOTE: (spring retainer (2 pieces) ) For use with repair instructions only.

5 = 0493569 Holder

NOTE: (spring retainer) For use with repair instructions only.

INSERT RING

Insert ring

Note: For inserting spring retainer ring 31 3 354 model series (PL2)

MANDREL

Mandrel MW

Note: (drift) For output shaft radial sealing ring in the front axle differential

Fig. 9: Identifying Mandrel (315030)

MANDREL

Mandrel MW

Note: (drift) For radial sealing ring of the drive shaft in the front axle differential

Fig. 10: Identifying Mandrel (315020)

PIN

Pin MW

Note: (drive pin) For radial gears in the front axle differential for checking the coefficient of friction

Fig. 11: Identifying Pin (315060)

SPRING TENSIONER

Minimum set: Mechanical tools Spring tensioner MW

Note: For tensioning coil springs when removing and installing spring strut. Used only in conjunction with repair instructions.

Storage Location

Individual

SI number

01 11 99 (438)

Consisting of:

1 = 0493556 Spring tensioner

NOTE: (spring tensioner, individual)

2 = 0493557 Pin

NOTE: (replacement pin)

Fig. 12: Identifying Spring Tensioner (313340)

THRUST PIECE

Thrust piece MW

Note: For press-fitting the roller bearing onto the differential casing

Fig. 13: Identifying Thrust Piece (315050)

TOOL

Minimum set: Mechanical tools Tool MW

Note: (Pressing-in/-out tool) For rubber mount on trailing arm

Storage Location

B46

SI number

01 14 01 (766)

Consisting of:

2 = 0494188 Bell housing

1 = 0494189 Bush

Fig. 14: Identifying Tool (313030)

WASHER

Washer MW

Note: (Spring washer) For pretensioning the differential side gears when determining the installation size in the front axle differential

Fig. 15: Identifying Washer (315040)

WASHER

Washer MW

Note: For pulling the outer bearing race into the bearing housing in the front axle differentia

Fig. 16: Identifying Washer (315100)

WASHER

Washer MW

Note: For determining the fitting clearance of the radial gears in the front axle differential

Fig. 17: Identifying Washer (315080)

Front Axle - Tightening Torques

ANTI-ROLL BAR

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - ANTI-ROLL BAR

FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION

HANDLEBARS AND STRUTS

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - HANDLEBARS AND STRUTS

SPRING STRUTS

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - SPRING STRUTS

WHEEL BEARINGS AND STEERING STUB

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - WHEEL BEARINGS AND STEERING STUB

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