BMW 7 Series: General
- Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through The Skin
- Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
- Notes
- Safety Information For Working On Vehicles With Automatic Engine Start-Stop Function (MSA)
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Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through The Skin
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
Headaches
Dizziness
Stomach aches
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Cramps/fits
Unconsciousness
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Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
Situation
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, etc.), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in
question are replaced.
Effect
This is not necessary for technical reasons and
Notes
Accident-related repairs:
Read and comply with NOTES ON REPLACING STEERING GEAR AFTER ACCIDENT
DAMAGE.
If the control arm or tie rod is bent, it is essential for safety reasons to
check the spr
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Replacing Drive Flange On Left/Right Rear Axle Shaft
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR WHEEL.
IMPORTANT: Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread
when releasing
collar nut.
Activate parking brake and release collar nut.
Tightening torque 33 41 1AZ
Installation note:
Lightly oil the gearing at the shaft journal.
No oil
Stamping Vehicle Identification Number (Needle Stamping Unit)
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
The needle stamping system 360 - VRM - BMW is required to stamp the vehicle
identification number.
Order number: 81 43 2 155 736
Sourcing reference:
BMW Workshop Equipment Catalogue.
Fig. 69: Identifying Display, Mains Adapter, Needle Stamping Unit,
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