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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Removing And Installing/Replacing Left High Pressure Pump (N63)
WARNING: Observe warning on cylinder head cover.
Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (risk of fire due to short
circuit on removal).
Electric fuel pump starts up automatically when door is opened!
Carry out installation work on fuel system only with coolant temperature
below 40ºC.
IMPORTANT: Wear
Checking Cylinder Head For Watertightness (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove LEFT CYLINDER HEAD.
Remove RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD.
Remove ALL VALVES.
NOTE: Set of special tools 11 8 080 can be used for cylinder bank 1 to 4
and cylinder
bank 5 to 8.
Position special tool 11 8 081 on cylinder head.
Fig. 44: Positioning Special Tool 11 8 081 O
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