BMW 7 Series: Rear Axle Layout
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Fig. 8: Rear Axle Layout
- Overview, rear axle support with rubber mount
- Overview of rear differential/output shafts
- Compression strut, front
- Overview of steering links
- Anti-roll bar link
- Anti-roll bar / rubber mount
- Shock absorber / support bearing
- Coil spring
- Wheel bearing / drive flange
- Wheel carrier
REAR AXLE: WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK MUST BE CARRIED OUT AFTER THE
FOLLOWING WORK
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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:
- Rear axle support
- HSR actuator
- Toe arm
- Swinging arm
- Wheel carrier
- Integral link
- 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:
- Rear axle support
- HSR actuator
- Toe arm
- Swinging arm
- Wheel carrier
- Integral link
- Wishbone
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Fig. 10: Identifying Rear Axle Support, HSR Actuator, Toe Arm, Swinging Arm,
Wheel Carrier, Integral
Link, And Wishbone
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Protection measures!
Wear safety goggles
Wear protective gloves
IMPORTANT: To prevent the material from tapering, do not drill out the
rivet head.
1. Carefully spot-drill rivet head with a larger
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: Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear
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BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM WITH DSC
Necessary preliminary work
Remove left sensor opening
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
IMPORTANT: When replacing or repairing, observe the filling and bleeding
instructions for
the following parts:
Tandem brake master cylinder
Hydraulic unit
Component
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ALTERNATOR (N63)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD.
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER.
Remove left and right INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS.
Remove alternator DRIVE BELT.
Remove intercooler EXPANSION TANK.
Remove FUEL FEED LINE