BMW 7 Series: Spring Strut
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Situation
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, etc.), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in
question are replaced.
Effect
This is not necessary for technical reasons and
Notes
IMPORTANT: Both coil springs on the relevant axle must be replaced only in
the event of
corrosion breakage!
The coil spring is allocated in the Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) under
the menu
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK (STABILIZER
LINK) FOR LEFT/RIGHT STABILIZER
IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle
Unscrew nuts (1).
Remove anti-roll bar
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Notes
WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Open sealing cap only after engine has cooled down.
IMPORTANT: Cooling system for intercooler has a separate cooling circuit.
Coolant is added at intercooler expansion tank.
Electric coolant pump!
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM.
IMPORTANT: Life
Minimum set: Mechanical tools Adjuster MW
Note: (Door lock tensioner) For pre-tensioning front and rear door locks when
installing. Change to tool
through use of noise-optimized locks from 02/2004. Illustration items: 1 =
knurled nut 51 2 191 2 = support 51
2 192 3 = protection 51 2 196 4 = mandre