Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily ava
Vehicle care products
General information
BMW recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care
products are available from a dealer's service
center or another qualified ser
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9. Do
not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam jets
above 140 â
Fig. 8: Rear Axle Layout
Overview, rear axle support with rubber mount
Overview of rear differential/output shafts
Compression strut, front
Overview of steering links
Anti-roll bar link
Anti-roll bar / rubber mount
Shock absorber / support bearing
Coil spring
Wheel bearing / drive flange
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove WHEEL
Check WHEEL for lateral and radial runout
Remove TYRE from disc wheel
Remove dirt from rim well and rim flange
IMPORTANT: Disc wheels are not allowed to be repaired!
Mount disc wheel in balancing machine.
Fig. 30: Identifying Disc Wheel On Wheel Balanc