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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Lowering/Raising Rear Axle Support
Notes
IMPORTANT: Before lowering rear axle support:
Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on raising the vehicle.
In order to avoid damage to lifting platform, perform weight compensation on
vehicle.
Load luggage compartment with sand bags.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove REAR WHEELS
F03 only: Remove
Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Lower Strap Fitting (Belt
Tensioner), Front Passenger Seat
Necessary preliminary work
Remove FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
Installation note:
Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be
reused
Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of
hardening)
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
Clean thread of n
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