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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Checking Rim For Lateral And Radial Runout
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove WHEEL
Check WHEEL for lateral and radial runout
Remove TYRE from disc wheel
Remove dirt from rim well and rim flange
IMPORTANT: Disc wheels are not allowed to be repaired!
Mount disc wheel in balancing machine.
Fig. 10: Identifying Disc Wheel In Balancing Ma
Removing And Installing Electric Steering Box (EPS)
IMPORTANT: Steering box:
Check connection of steering box for corrosion, clean contacts if necessary.
The steering box must be replaced if the corrosion is too far advanced.
Connecting line:
In the event of moisture/corrosion inside the two plug connections, check the
insulation of the connecting
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