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
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
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
For acoustic insulation reasons insulating foam is applied to the
finish-painted bodyshell in the bulkhead crossmember
area.
A 2-component PU cavity foam is used.
Sourcing reference for cavity foam, refer to BMW Parts Department.
Observe SAFETY AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Fig. 7: Identifying
ADJUSTMENT/INITIAL OPERATION FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING
NOTE: Adjustment/start-up of the active steering must be carried out:
Before adjustment work on the front axle/steering
After work on the steering column
After replacement of following components:
Active front steering control unit
ICM c