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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When replacing a body component, it is necessary to carry over the hole
pattern from the existing body to the
new component.
The following pictures are a schematic representation of carrying over the hole
pattern on the example of the
front wheel arch.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Adjust new part
Notes
WARNING: Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (risk of fire due to
shortcircuiting
on removal).
Electric fuel pump starts up automatically when door is opened!
Carry out installation work on fuel system only with coolant temperature
below 40ºC.
Wear protective goggles.
Wear protective glove