BMW 7 Series: 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 connection.
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Fig. 103: Identifying Cover And Screws
REPLACING A BALL JOINT IN LEFT OR RIGHT SWINGING ARM/LOWER WHEEL CARRIER
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove PUSH ROD/INTEGRAL LINK
- Remove spring strut from wheel carrier
- Vehicle without air suspension:
- Remove spring strut from wheel carrier
- Vehicle with air suspension:
- Deactivate AIR SPRING SYSTEM
- Release air
- Remove SPRING STRUT from wheel carrier
- Remove SWINGING ARM from wheel carrier
Secure special tool 31 5 220 with wheel studs to drive flange.
Support axle carrier with special tool 31 5 220 and workshop jack 00 2 030.
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Fig. 104: Supporting Axle Carrier With Special Tool (31 5 220) And Workshop
Jack (00 2 030)
Remove snap ring (1).
Installation: Install retaining ring (1).
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Fig. 105: Identifying Snap Ring And Retaining Ring
Pull out ball joint with special tools 33 4 193, 33 4 191, 33 4 192 and 33 3 333.
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Fig. 106: Pulling Ball Joint Using Special Tools (33 4 193), (33 4 191) And
(33 4 192)
Fit new ball joint (1) with special tools 33 3 333, 33 4 192, 33 4 191 and 33 4 194.
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Fig. 107: Installing Ball Joint With Special Tools (33 3 333), (33 4 192) And
(33 4 191)
After installation
- Perform chassis/wheel alignment check.
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Replacing An Upper Wishbone
NOTE: If the wishbone is detached from the rear axle support/wheel
carrier, it will be
necessary to carry out a wheel alignment procedure after assembly.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR WHEE
Axle Mounting
REPLACING ALL RUBBER MOUNTS FOR REAR AXLE SUPPORT
Notes
IMPORTANT: Before removing rear axle support:
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on
vehicle.
Load luggage c
Active Rear Axle Kinematics
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING INTEGRAL ACTIVE STEERING
Necessary preliminary tasks
LOWER REAR AXLE SUPPORT
Remove BOTH TOE ARMS
IMPORTANT: Screws (1) must not be released during removal!
Fig.
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Removing And Installing/Renewing Left Exhaust Manifold (N63)
WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work on an engine that has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove left TURBOCHARGER.
Remove right TURBOCHARGER.
Remove ALTERNATOR (not F04).
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.
Fig. 54: Identifying Screws
Release screws (
Replacing Vacuum Hose For Brake Booster
IMPORTANT: Before beginning work, fully press the brake pedal several
times to reduce the
vacuum pressure in the brake booster. This makes it easier to remove the
vacuum hose.
Vacuum hose and non-return valve are welded together and are replaced
together as a single unit.
Necessary preliminary tas
