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 PROPELLER SHAFT.
NOTE: The propeller shaft is balanced.
The front and rear propeller shafts must be reassembled in the same position.
Detach gaiter (1) from groove (2).
Mark front propeller shaft (3) and rear propeller shaft (4) in one plane.
Fig. 34: Marking
NOTE:
Pay attention to released wheel and tire combinations for BMW ALPINA.
The valve for checking the tire inflation pressure is located under
the hub
cap.
Removing the hub cap
Press on emblem in area (1) and turn in direction of arrow.
Fig. 14: Turning Hub Cap By Pressing On Emblem
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