BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing A Steering Stub/Wheel Carrier
Remove REAR WHEEL.
IMPORTANT: Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.
Release collar nut (1), activate parking brake for this purpose.
Installation note: Replace collar nut, oil collar nut/wheel bearing contact surface only and tighten down.
No oil permitted on thread of shaft journal or collar nut.
Tightening torque 33 41 1AZ.
Secure collar nut by positive peening on flat areas of output shaft.
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Fig. 87: Identifying Collar Nut
Only F01/02/F04:
- Remove parking brake shoe expander.
- Remove parking brake Bowden cable from wheel carrier.
Remove WHEEL BEARING (do not pull out drive flange).
Remove PULSE SENSOR FROM WHEEL CARRIER.
Remove SPRING STRUT FROM WHEEL CARRIER.
IMPORTANT:
- Check sensor head and line from pulse sensor prior to installation for external damage, replacing if necessary.
IMPORTANT: Secure wheel carrier against falling out.
Remove INTEGRAL LINK from wheel carrier.
Remove TOE ARM FROM WHEEL CARRIER.
Remove UPPER WISHBONE FROM WHEEL CARRIER.
Remove wheel carrier.
Replacement:
Modify BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE/BRAKE GUARD PLATE
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Fig. 88: Identifying Integral Link, Toe Arm, Wheel Carrier, Upper Wishbone
And Brake Anchor Plate
After installation
Only F01/02/F04:
- Activate and fill AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
- Adjusting PARKING BRAKE
F01/F02/F04/F10:
- Perform chassis/wheel alignment check.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT COMPRESSION STRUT
IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle Driving without compression struts is not permitted!
Release screws of underbody panelling (1).
Remove underbody panelling (1).
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Fig. 89: Identifying Underbody Panelling With Screws
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 33 33 2AZ.
Release screw (2) and remove compression strut (3).
Tightening torque 33 33 1AZ.
IMPORTANT: Secure rear axle support by inserting screw (2).
Installation: Check threads for damage; if necessary, repair with HELICOIL THREAD INSERTS.
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Fig. 90: Identifying Compression Strut And Screw
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Antiroll Bar
Link/Integral Link
NOTE: If the integral link is detached from the swinging arm, it is
necessary after
installation to carry out a chassis/wheel alignment check.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR WHEEL.
Release
Removing And Installing/replacing Left Or Right Tank Cover
Operations on right side analogous to left side shown. Use graphics in a
mirror-inverted way.
Release all screws (2).
Unscrew nut (3).
Feed out tank cover (1) towards rear above tension strut (4).
Removing And Installing/Replacing Lower Left Or Right Cover (Wheel
Arch)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Release all screws (1).
Remove cover.
Replacement
From April 09 the snap fasteners are discontinued and replaced by a
conventional screw c
SEE MORE:
Use Of Materials In Outer Skin
The following illustration is a schematic representation of all the body
variants.
Apply this illustration to the relevant vehicle.
Fig. 76: Identifying Vehicle Components
All components not listed in the table below are composed of established
sheet steel qualities.
MATERIAL CHART
VEHICLE IDE
Removing And Installing Door
IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
The illustrations are schematic representations and are to be applied to the
relevant vehicle type.
Open door.
Release screw on connector frame.
Front door: Tightening torque 41 51 4AZ.
Rear door: Tightening torque 41 52 4AZ.
Fig. 394: Locating Sc
