BMW 7 Series: Rear Axle Layout

Fig. 8: Rear Axle Layout

1. Overview, rear axle support with rubber mount
2. Overview of rear differential/output shafts
3. Compression strut, front
4. Overview of steering links
5. Anti-roll bar link
6. Anti-roll bar / rubber mount
7. Shock absorber / support bearing
8. Coil spring
9. Wheel bearing / drive flange
10. Wheel carrier

REAR AXLE: WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK MUST BE CARRIED OUT AFTER THE FOLLOWING WORK

Fig. 9: Identifying Rear Axle Support, HSR Actuator, Toe Arm, Swinging Arm, Wheel Carrier, Integral Link, And Wishbone

Graphic F01/F02.

A WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK must be carried out after the following work:

• Release the following screw connection:
  • Swinging arm, front/rear, to rear axle support
  • Swinging arm to integral link/wheel carrier
  • Guide arm to rear axle support/HSR unit
  • Wishbone to rear axle support/wheel carrier
• Replacement of following parts:
  1. Rear axle support
  2. HSR actuator
  3. Toe arm
  4. Swinging arm
  5. Wheel carrier
  6. Integral link
  7. Wishbone

REAR AXLE: WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK MUST BE CARRIED OUT AFTER THE FOLLOWING WORK

A WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK must be carried out after the following work:

Release the following screw connection:

• Swinging arm, front/rear, to rear axle support
• Swinging arm to integral link / wheel carrier
• Guide arm to rear axle support / HSR unit
• Wishbone to rear axle support / wheel carrier

Replacement of following parts:

1. Rear axle support
2. HSR actuator
3. Toe arm
4. Swinging arm
5. Wheel carrier
6. Integral link
7. Wishbone

Fig. 10: Identifying Rear Axle Support, HSR Actuator, Toe Arm, Swinging Arm, Wheel Carrier, Integral Link, And Wishbone

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