BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Rear Axle / Final Drive
BMW 7 Series: Final Drive
- Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Rear Axle Final Drive
- Replacing Shaft Seal For Drive Flange Left Or Right
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Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Rear Axle Final Drive
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
Replacing Shaft Seal For Drive Flange Left Or Right
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE
Use special tools 00 5 010 and 32 1 060 /33 1 308 to remove radial shaft seal
Fig. 35: Removing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tools (00 5
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Lower Left Or Right Cover (Wheel
Arch)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Release all screws (1).
Remove cover.
Replacement
From April 09 the snap fasteners are discontinued and replaced by a
conventional screw connection.
Fig. 103: Identifying Cover And Screws
REPLACING A BALL JOINT IN LEFT OR RIGHT SWINGING
Checking Brake Discs
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove WHEELS.
Checking thickness difference:
Measure thickness difference within brake surfaces at 8 point (spread
over the circumference) with a
micrometer gauge
Compare measurement result with setpoint value.
Fig. 6: Measuring Thickness Difference Within Bra
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