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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FITTING AID
Fitting aid MW
SI number
01 13 10 (652)
Fig. 1: Identifying Fitting Aid (540250)
PIN
Pin MW
Note: (Centering pins) Contents 2 pieces. For installing (centering) glass
slide/tilt sunroof.
Storage Location
C18
SI number
01 15 06 (281)
Fig. 2: Identifying Pin (541110)
TOOL
Tool MW
Note:
Necessary preliminary work
Remove BOTH REAR WHEELS.
IMPORTANT: The following work must only be carried of ISID diagnosis
system with
software version 02.21 or later.
Delete fault memory.
Check function of actuator unit.
If actuator unit is defective, set BMW diagnosis workshop mode.
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