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
Integrated Chassis Management (ICM)
History
A central, higher-level driving dynamics control system was first introduced
in BMW vehicles several years
ago.
The introduction of the longitudinal dynamics management system in the BMW 3
Series (E9x) was the first
step in this direction. The longitudi
Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
To remove engine support side frame connection
Following new body parts are required:
Connection, wheel arch/entrance
Fig. 121: Identifying Connection, Wheel Arch/Entrance
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Fig. 122: Iden