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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Vacuum Pump
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VACUUM PUMP (N63)
IMPORTANT: Installation note:
Due to the risk of damage to the engine gaskets/seals and the lack of brake
boosting, make sure before starting the engine that all the vacuum lines are
connected.
Vacuum pump is fitted on cylinder head 1 to 4 at rear
Operating Fluids
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ON FINAL DRIVE OIL
Final Drive oil or hypoid gear lubricant must conform with the following
requirements because of the high
loads which occur on the profiles of the hypoid gear teeth:
Load carrying capacity.
Sufficient protection against seizure.
Good wear protection.
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