BMW 7 Series: Shock Absorber
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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
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
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:
R
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OIL RETURN COVER
IMPORTANT: Risk of fire.
In the event of oil leakage in the Vee, the leakage oil may be ignited on hot
components.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove both exhaust turbochargers.
Remove HEAT SHIELD at bottom.
Release banjo bolt (1).
Tightening torque: 11 42 10AZ.
Release screw
Display in the instrument cluster
A warning symbol appears in the instrument
cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision
with a detected vehicle is imminent.
Symbol /Measure
Symbol lights up red: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.
Symbol flashes red and an
acoustic
signal sounds: acute