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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Instructions For Removing And Installing Ear Clips
Notes
NOTE: The work steps are show on assorted components.
Ear clip must always be replaced.
To remove an ear clip, place special tool 32 1 260 at right angles to ear and
cut ear open.
Fig. 112: Removing Ear Clip Using Special Tool (32 1 260)
The ear clip can be fitted not only axially but also
Transmission Suspension, Manual Transmission
REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Support transmission with lifter.
Release screws (1) and (2).
Remove transmission cross member.
Tightening torque 22 32 3/4AZ.
Fig. 9: Identifying Transmission Mounting Screws
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