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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Necessary preliminary work
Remove LEFT CYLINDER HEAD.
Remove RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD.
Remove camshafts.
Mount cylinder head (1) on special tool 11 9 000.
Fig. 292: Mounting Cylinder Head On Special Tool 11 9 000
Prepare special tool 11 9 008 on special tool 11 9 006.
Fig. 293: Preparing Special T
Operation is described in:
Removing and installing LEFT FOG LAMP.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT TURN INDICATOR INSERT
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove LEFT HEADLIGHT
Release screws (1) on headlight.
Tightening torque 63 12 6AZ.
Remove turn indicator insert (2) from headlight (3) towa