BMW 7 Series: 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 WHEEL.
Shown on vehicle at rear right: Remove holders (1) from wishbone.
Installation note: Replace defective bracket.
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Fig. 108: Identifying Holders
Undo nut (1) and remove screw (2).
Tightening torque 33 32 9AZ Remove wishbone (3) from wheel carrier.
Installation note:
Keep wishbone to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace screw and nut.
Tighten down bolt connection in NORMAL POSITION.
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Fig. 109: Identifying Screw, Nut And Wishbone
Mark position of eccentric adjustment washer to trailing arm to simplify subsequent adjustment of rear axle.
Release nuts (1) and remove eccentric washer.
Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ Pull out eccentric screw (2) and remove wishbone.
Installation note: Note direction of insertion of eccentric screw.
Align eccentric washer and install.
Replace nut.
Tighten down bolt connection in NORMAL POSITION.
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Fig. 110: Identifying Nuts And Eccentric Washer
After installation
- Perform chassis/wheel alignment check.
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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.
SEE MORE:
Replacing Actuator Drive For Right Rear Cabin Footwell Flap (High
A/C System)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom right.
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Replace screws (1).
Take off holder (2).
Fig. 81: Identifying Holder And Screws
Unclip connector piece
Vehicle Info Menu
BMW ASSIST Menu
The "Vehicle Info" menu contains all the information regarding the condition,
service intervals, the on-board
computer and the journey computer of the vehicle.
In addition, this menu contains for the first time a Quick Guide and the
electronic Owner's Handbook for the
vehicle.
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