BMW 7 Series: Rear Axle

Tightening Torques

ANTI-ROLL BAR

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - ANTI-ROLL BAR

HANDLEBARS AND STRUTS

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - HANDLEBARS AND STRUTS

INTEGRAL ACTIVE STEERING

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - INTEGRAL ACTIVE STEERING

REAR AXLE SUSPENSION

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - REAR AXLE SUSPENSION

REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE SUSPENSION

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE SUSPENSION

REAR AXLE GEARBOX HOUSING WITH LID

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - REAR AXLE GEARBOX HOUSING WITH LID

SHOCK ABSORBERS

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - SHOCK ABSORBERS

WHEEL BEARINGS

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - WHEEL BEARINGS

• Operating Fluids
• General
1. Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through The Skin
2. Lifting Vehicle Using A Vehicle Hoist
3. Rear Axle Layout
4. Repair Solution For Straight Shank/Hexagon Rivet Nut
• Final Drive
1. Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Rear Axle Final Drive
2. Replacing Shaft Seal For Drive Flange Left Or Right
• Final Drive With Cover
1. Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Rear Differential
2. Replacing Cover Gasket On Rear Differential (205AL/225AL) At Rear
3. Replacing Shaft Seal For Drive Flange On Rear Differential (Inserted Propeller Shaft)
• Final Drive Mounting
• Output Shafts
• Rear Sub-Frame
1. Lowering/Raising Rear Axle Support
2. Removing And Installing Complete Rear Axle Support
3. Replacing Rear Axle Support
• Control Arms And Struts
1. Removing And Installing/Replacing A Steering Stub/Wheel Carrier
2. Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Antiroll Bar Link/Integral Link
3. Removing And Installing/replacing Left Or Right Tank Cover
4. Removing And Installing/Replacing Lower Left Or Right Cover (Wheel Arch)
5. Replacing An Upper Wishbone
• Axle Mounting
• Active Rear Axle Kinematics
• Wheel Bearings
1. Detaching Wheel Bearing Inner Ring From Drive Flange (Drive Flange Removed)
2. Replacing Drive Flange On Left/Right Rear Axle Shaft
• Shock Absorber
1. Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
2. Replacing Rear Left Or Right Spring Strut Shock Absorber
• Stabilizer Bar
• Special Tools
1. Device
2. Disc
3. Extension
4. Fixture
5. Mandrel
6. Open-End Wrench
7. Spindle
8. Tool

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