BMW 7 Series: Carrying Out Steering Angle Sensor Adjustment
IMPORTANT: In vehicles with active steering, steering angle sensor adjustment is integrated in the service function INITIAL OPERATION/ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE STEERING and must not be carried out separately!
NOTE: Steering angle sensor adjustment must be carried out:
- after replacement of following components:
- Steering column switch cluster
Connect vehicle to BMW diagnosis system.
Select and carry out steering angle sensor adjustment under Service functions.
DANGER OF POISONING IF OIL IS INGESTED/ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Stomach aches
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Cramps/fits
- Unconsciousness
Protective measures/rules of conduct
- Pour oil only into appropriately marked containers
- Do not pour oil into drinking vessels (drinks bottles, glasses, cups or mugs)
- Observe country-specific safety regulations
First aid measures
- Do not induce vomiting.
If the person affected is still conscious, he/she must rinse out their mouth with water, drink plenty of water and consult a doctor immediately.
If the person affected is unconscious, do not administer anything by mouth, place the person in the recovery position and seek immediate medical attention.
FRONT AXLE + STEERING: WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK MUST BE CARRIED OUT AFTER THE FOLLOWING WORK
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Fig. 9: Identifying Front Axle Support, Steering Gear, Swivel Bearing, Lower
Wishbone And Track Rod
Illustrations show F01/F02:
A WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK must be carried out after the following work:
- Release of following screw/bolt connections:
- Steering gear to front axle support (with identification no alignment check required
- Lower wishbone to front axle support
- Track rod end to track rod
- Replacement of following parts:
- Front axle support
- Steering gear
- Swivel bearing
- Lower wishbone
- Track rod end
- Track rod
GENERAL CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION DEFINITIONS
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Fig. 10: General Chassis And Suspension Definitions Diagram
- Toe
- Camber
- Caster (with 10º or 20º wheel lock)
- Toe angle difference (with 20º wheel lock)
- Wheel misalignment
- Camber
- Rear-wheel position
- Toe
- Geometrical driving axis
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General Information And Definitions
Toe angle difference
a - Toe difference angle
D - Centre point of operating circle
The toe angle difference is the angle adjustment of the inner cornering wheel
relative to the outer cornering
wheel
KDS Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check With Ride Height Measurement
Without Vehicle Load
NOTE:
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS.
Read and comply with GENERAL CHASSIS DEFINITION.
Update KDS DATA STATUS.
Vehicles with active steering: Start up active stee
KDS Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check With Vehicle Load Up To Design
Position
NOTE:
Note general notes and GENERAL DATA
Note GENERAL DRIVE TRAIN DEFINITION
Update KDS DATA VERSIONS
NOTE:
For vehicles with rear axle slip angle control (F01/F02/F07)
During measurement
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Automatic deactivation of
the front-seat passenger
airbags
Concept
The system reads if the front passenger seat is
occupied by measuring the human body's resistance.
Front, knee, and side airbag on the front passenger's
side are activated or deactivated.
General information
Before transporting a child on the front passenger
seat, refer to the safety inform
Checking Camshaft Timing On Right Side (N63)
Notes
IMPORTANT: The timing can only be checked with special tool 11 9 900.
The timing may be misinterpreted if it is checked without special tool 11 9 900.
Cylinders 1-4:
Necessary preliminary work
Remove right CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Remove FAN COWL with electric fan
Remove BELT PULLEY for air co
