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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Concept
The Integral Active Steering increases the maneuverability
and makes a more direct steering
response possible.
General information
Integral Active Steering is a combination of variable
steering ratio and rear axle steering.
The steering is more direct because the variable
steering ratio amp
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove EMPTY HOUSING for roof-mounted aerial
Release screw (1).
Slide roof-mounted aerial (2) in direction of arrow and feed out towards top.
Fig. 55: Identifying Screw And Roof-Mounted Aerial
Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove aerial (2).
Retaining lug (3)