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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Crimping Optical Fibres
Notes
To crimp optical fibres, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping
head 61 4 323 (2) from crimping
set 61 4 320.
NOTE: Pliers (1) open automatically as far as they will go when handles
are pressed
together.
Fig. 143: Identifying Hand Pliers With Crimping Head (61 4 323)
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Replacing Front Silencer (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Risk of burns! Only perform these tasks after exhaust system
has cooled down.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION
F03 Only:
Remove underbody protection on left and right
Support front silencer with special tool 31 2 220 and a suitable universal
lifter.
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