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:
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Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM
Detach ventilation line (1) in direction of arrow from air supply unit.
Unclip ventilation line (1) from holders.
Fig. 139: Locating Air Supply Unit Ventilation Line
Remove air filter (3) from holder (4).
Unclip ventilation line (1) from hold
Determine actual ride height (A) _ to do so, attach tape measure to rim
flange (2) at bottom middle and measure
to wheel arch lower edge (1).
Fig. 28: Identifying Actual Ride Height From Rim Flange To Wheel Arch Lower
Edge
MOVING VEHICLE INTO DESIGN POSITION
Necessary preliminary work
Move VEHI