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
SEE MORE:
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DAMAGE (ESD protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove rear WHEEL
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
Open housing cover.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Installation:
Ensure proper locking of plug connector a
Button block for driving functions
The steering wheel contains a button block for the Dynamic Cruise Control (DCC)
or Active Cruise Control
(ACC) Stop&Go functions. The button block is located on the left-hand side of
the steering wheel.
Fig. 138: Identifying Steering Wheel Button Block For D