BMW 7 Series: Chassis And Suspension
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Through intelligent design layout and optimum package space utilization on
the new F01/F02, the basis has
been created for distinctly increasing the driving dynamics while improving
comfort and vehi
Front Axle
A double wishbone front axle as known from the E70 and E71 is now also fitted
in the F01/F02.
In comparison with the double pivot spring strut front axle on the E65, this
front axle desi
General
The chassis and suspension is subdivided into the main components that are
described in more detail in the
following:
Front axle
Rear axle
Damping/suspension
Brakes
Steering
Wheels/tir
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NOTE: Certain weather conditions can lead to fogging on the inside of the
headlight
lens.
This is not necessarily a fault that requires replacement of the
headlight.
Permissible fogging. Headlight does not need to be replaced.
Impermissible fogging. Replace the headlight.
Fig. 42: Identifying
Wheel speed sensors
The same type of wheel-speed sensor is used on the F01/F02 as on the E70/E71
(DF11i made by Robert Bosch
GmbH).
They are four active wheel-speed sensors, all four of which are connected by
dedicated two-core leads directly
to the DSC control unit. The wheel-speed data is trans