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
History
Control elements are already installed in a number of BMW vehicles that the
driver can use to switch individual
systems to a sporting mode. This includes the sports setting of the automatic
selector lever. In this case, only the
shift characteristics of the automatic gearbox are influenced
After installing overrunning equipment, readjust brake system, refer to
ADJUSTING BRAKE SYSTEM
Check the guide bush while installed to ascertain whether it needs to be
replaced. Raise ball end area and
replace guide bush if play is detected in ball end area.
NOTE: After installing, readjust and ch