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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Electronic Damping Force Adjustment
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VERTICAL DYNAMICS MANAGEMENT
CONTROL UNIT (VDM WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove ignition key
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove SIDE
Carrying Out Ride Height Adjustment
NOTE: Ride height adjustment must be carried out after the following work:
Removal/replacement of ride height sensor or its control rod (only
necessary for vehicles with air suspension or vehicles with VDC)
Replacement of wiring harness
Replacement of air supply system control unit (F01/F02/F04
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