BMW 7 Series: Rear Axle Layout
![General](images/books/4361/index 60(17).png)
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
![General](images/books/4361/index 62(16).png)
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
![General](images/books/4361/index 63(16).png)
Fig. 10: Identifying Rear Axle Support, HSR Actuator, Toe Arm, Swinging Arm,
Wheel Carrier, Integral
Link, And Wishbone
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Wear safety goggles
Wear protective gloves
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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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Buttons on the vehicle key
Unlocking
Locking
Opening the trunk lid
Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
Press briefly: pathway lighting
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle
key
Depending on the settings, either only the driver's
door or all
WARNING: Only used a high pressure cleaner approved by BMW!
Only instructed persons aged over 16 years may work using a high
pressure cleaner.
Check the high pressure cleaner and electrical wiring for visible damage.
Only use at a suitable location.
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