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
SEE MORE:
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary work:
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Remove THE CENTRE ARMREST FOR THE REAR SEAT BACKREST COMPLETELY
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the following operations are shown in the
Necessary preliminary work
Remove PROPELLER SHAFT.
NOTE: The propeller shaft is balanced.
The front and rear propeller shafts must be reassembled in the same position.
Detach gaiter (1) from groove (2).
Mark front propeller shaft (3) and rear propeller shaft (4) in one plane.
Fig. 34: Marking