BMW 7 Series: Active Rear Axle Kinematics
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING INTEGRAL ACTIVE STEERING
Necessary preliminary tasks
- LOWER REAR AXLE SUPPORT
- Remove BOTH TOE ARMS
IMPORTANT: Screws (1) must not be released during removal!
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Fig. 118: Identifying Screws
Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) from steering.
Release screw (2) and remove earth cable.
Tightening torque 33 34 4AZ.
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Fig. 119: Identifying Plug Connections And Screw
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 33 34 2AZ.
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 33 34 1AZ.
Installation: Observe assembly sequence to prevent integral active steering from jamming during installation.
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Fig. 120: Identifying Screw
Release bolts (1) and remove integral active front steering towards bottom.
Tightening torque 33 34 3AZ.
Installation: Observe assembly sequence to prevent integral active steering from jamming during installation.
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Fig. 121: Identifying Bolts
IMPORTANT: Observe assembly sequence.
Tighten bolts of integral active steering on rear axle carrier, see picture.
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Fig. 122: Identifying Integral Active Steering Bolts
After installation
- Carry out startup of integral active steering with aid of BMW diagnosis system (see Service function/Deflection test).
- Perform chassis/wheel alignment check.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR REAR AXLE SLIP CONTROL
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary tasks
- REMOVE BATTERY
Unlock plug connection (1) on control unit (2) and disconnect.
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Fig. 123: Identifying Plug Connection And Control Unit
Release nut (1) and remove control unit (2).
Tightening torque 33 34 5AZ.
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Fig. 124: Identifying Nut And Control Unit
After installation
- Replacement only: Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING
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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)
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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:
Installing Repair Cable For Reversing Camera
Read and comply with notes on HANDLING WIRING HARNESSES AND WIRING.
NOTE: Work is shown on the F01 by way of example. There may be differences
in detail
in the case of other vehicle types and equipment specifications.
Remove trim panels.
Lay repair cable from reversing camera (3) along wiring harn
Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Rear Differential
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear axle differential, it is essential to use
only
APPROVED OILS in the rear axle differential.
Undo oi
