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BMW 7 Series: 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

General
Fig. 1: 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:
    1. Front axle support
    2. Steering gear
    3. Swivel bearing
    4. Lower wishbone
    5. Track rod end
    6. Track rod

FRONT AXLE OVERVIEW

General
Fig. 2: Overview Of Front Axle

  1. Front axle support
  2. Stabiliser
  3. Tension strut
  4. Stabiliser link
  5. Layout of spring strut shock absorber
  6. Upper control arm
  7. Swivel bearing
  8. F01/F02/F07/F10: Wheel bearing screwed in
    F03: Wheel bearing pushed in
    Safety precautions and general information
  9. Lower control arm
    Adjustment work

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