BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Front Axle / Spring Strut
BMW 7 Series: Spring Strut
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Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
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
Replacing Front Left Or Right Coil Spring
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
Stabilizer Bar
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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Removing Hydraulic Chain Tensioner For Timing Chains On Right Side
(N63)
Notes
WARNING: Chain tensioner is pre-tensioned.
Release lock pin only in installed state.
Danger of injury!
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
The engine must not be cranked when the chain tensioner is removed.
The timing chain may jump.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove TIMING CASE COVER at top right
Replacing Rear Left Or Right Ride Height Sensor
IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for raising the vehicle
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Fig. 125: Identifying Rear Left/Right Ride-Height Sensor Plug Connections
Release nut (2)
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