BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Rear Axle / Wheel Bearings
BMW 7 Series: Wheel Bearings
- Detaching Wheel Bearing Inner Ring From Drive Flange (Drive Flange Removed)
- Replacing Drive Flange On Left/Right Rear Axle Shaft
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Detaching Wheel Bearing Inner Ring From Drive Flange (Drive Flange
Removed)
Notes
IMPORTANT:
Special tool 33 4 409 must not be removed!
Insert special tool 33 4 408 into special tool 33 4 401.
Fig. 125: Positioning Special Tools (33 4 408), (33 4 401) And (33 4 409)
Posi
Replacing Drive Flange On Left/Right Rear Axle Shaft
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR WHEEL.
IMPORTANT: Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread
when releasing
collar nut.
Activate parking brake and release collar nut.
Tig
SEE MORE:
Reinforcement Plate With Stud Bolt (Bonded)
In the case of a partial replacement piece, a body component is cut at a
point described in the repair instructions.
A reinforcement plate is bonded in to ensure sufficient strength.
Reinforcement plates are available as new parts and must also be used (refer to
Electronic Parts Catalogue).
NOTE
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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