BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Integrated Suspension Systems / Front Control And Suspension Elements
BMW 7 Series: Front Control And Suspension Elements
- Removing And Installing Front Left Or Right Spring Strut
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Active Anti-Roll Bar
- Replacing Front Left Or Right Coil Spring
- Replacing Front Left Or Right Spring Strut Shock Absorber
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Removing And Installing Front Left Or Right Spring Strut
Necessary preliminary work
Remove FRONT WHEEL
Remove upper wishbone from swivel bearing.
Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM SPRING STRUT
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Secure spring strut against fallin
Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Active Anti-Roll Bar
Notes
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: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow
Replacing Front Left Or Right Coil Spring
Notes
IMPORTANT: Both coil springs on the relevant axle must be replaced only in
the event of
corrosion breakage!
The coil spring is allocated in the Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) under
the menu
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Removing Camlock Retaining Cam On Loading Ramp
Drill out rivets (1).
Fig. 40: Identifying Loading Ramp Rivets
REMOVING CAMLOCK SCREW CAP
Bend back edges (1) of tab washer (2). Remove tab washer (2) over cross pin
(3) towards bottom.
Installation
Replace lockplate.
Fig. 41: Identifying Back Edges Of Tab Washer With Cross Pin
REMOVING AND INSTA
Releasing Bonded Folded Seam Connections
Fig. 51: Releasing Bonded Folded Seam Connections
Remove area (1) of bead edge on wheel arch bend with a one-hand angle
grinder and rough grinding
wheel.
Heat area (2) with hot air blower.
CAUTION: Extract vapors and gases.
Release connection flange with chisel.
Grind adhesive residue (4)
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