BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Rear Axle / Shock Absorber
BMW 7 Series: Shock Absorber
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Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
Situation
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, limit values
exceeded on the shock tester), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in question are replaced.
Effect
This is not
Replacing Rear Left Or Right Spring Strut Shock Absorber
WARNING: Prior to each use of special tool 31 3 340, it is essential to
read the
associated Owner's Handbook fully!
All the safety information and instructions contained in the Owner's
Handbook must
Stabilizer Bar
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove both ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS FROM ANTI-ROLL BAR
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 33 55 1AZ.
Installation:
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Box Wrench
Box Wrench MW
Note: For lock barrel screw connection (threaded ring) of tailgate E93 impact
plate, tailgate
Fig. 2: Identifying Box Wrench (512040)
BRIDGE
Note: Gantry crane
SI number
6 04 03 (046)
DRIFT
Note: Replaces drift 51 2 194
FITTING AID
Minimum set: Mechanical tools Fitting aid MW
Note: F
Final Drive Mounting
REPLACING ALL FRONT RUBBER MOUNTS FOR REAR FINAL DRIVE UNIT
MOUNTING
Notes
IMPORTANT: To ensure that the rear axle rubber mounts are securely seated
in the rear axle
support, observe a waiting period of 2 hours after pressing in the rubber
mounts or before driving the vehicle for the first time.
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