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:
R
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Replacing Complete Tail Panel
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
STRIP DOWN VEHICLE.
NOTE: Observe new procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2).
Operation is partially described on the left side. Right side identical.
Following new body parts are required (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue -
EPC):
Rear panel
Follo
Checking Rim For Lateral And Radial Runout
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove WHEEL
Check WHEEL for lateral and radial runout
Remove TYRE from disc wheel
Remove dirt from rim well and rim flange
IMPORTANT: Disc wheels are not allowed to be repaired!
Mount disc wheel in balancing machine.
Fig. 30: Identifying Disc Wheel On Wheel Balanc
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