BMW 7 Series: 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 nut (1) and remove screw.

Tightening torque 33 32 4AZ.

Release screw (2) and remove integral link (3).

Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ.

Installation note: Replace screw and nut.

Tighten screw connections in NORMAL POSITION.

Fig. 91: Identifying Nut, Screw And Integral Link

After installation

• Perform chassis/wheel alignment check.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT STEERING ASSEMBLY COVER

Necessary preliminary work:

• Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION

Unscrew all bolts.

Lever out expanding rivets (1).

Removing steering assembly cover (2).

If necessary, replace faulty expanding rivets (1).

Make sure steering assembly cover (2) is correctly seated.

Replacement

From April 09 the snap fasteners are discontinued and replaced by a conventional screw connection.

Fig. 92: Identifying Rivets And Steering Assembly Cover

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SWINGING ARM

NOTE: If the swinging arm is detached from the integral link/wheel carrier or rear axle support, it is necessary after re-installation to carry out a chassis/wheel alignment check.

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove REAR WHEEL
• Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM SWINGING ARM
• Remove INTEGRAL LINK FROM SWINGING ARM

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 37 14 5AZ.

Remove jointed rod (2) from swinging arm.

Installation note:

Sensor lever (3) must point from ride height sensor to respective rear wheel.

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig. 93: Identifying Slacken Nut, Jointed Rod And Sensor Lever

Slacken nut (1).

Remove bolt (2) towards rear.

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ.

Installation note: Replace self-locking nut.

Fig. 94: Identifying Slacken Nut And Bolt

IMPORTANT: Loosen the screw connection swinging arm on rear axle support only with ring installation tool (1) and extension lever (2).

Release torque > 400 Nm
See workshop equipment catalogue for tools:
Ring fitting tool: Order No. 81 64 2 185 817
Extension lever: Order No. 81 64 2 185 816

Fig. 95: Identifying Ring Installation Tool And Extension Lever

Release nut (1) and remove eccentric washer (see magnified area). Pull out eccentric bolt (2).

Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ.

Installation note: Note direction of insertion of eccentric bolt (2).

Align eccentric bolt (2) by means of marking to rear axle support.

Reinstall eccentric washer (see magnified area).

Replace self-locking nut.

Tighten bolt connection in NORMAL POSITION.

Release nut (3) and remove bolt (4).

Tightening torque 33 32 1AZ.

Installation note: Replace nut.

Fig. 96: Identifying Nuts And Eccentric Bolt

Tighten bolt connection in NORMAL POSITION.

After installation

• Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear axle final drive.
• Perform chassis/wheel alignment check.

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