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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Minimum set: Mechanical tools Support MW
Note: (Bonnet support (2 x) ) For retaining engine compartment lid in working
position
Storage Location
B22
C22
SI number
01 22 06 (307)
Fig. 11: Identifying Support (512240)
SUPPORT
Support MW
Note: For the engine compartment lid when removing the engine/R
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
STRIP DOWN VEHICLE
Observe new procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2).
Following new body parts are required:
End of luggage compartment floor Following CONSUMABLES are required:
MATERIAL CHART
Fig. 181: Identifying End Of Luggage Compartment Floor