BMW 7 Series: Front Axle Suspension
REMOVE AND INSTALL/REPLACE STIFFENING PLATE (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE)
IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle Driving without stiffening plate is not permissible!
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION in front and rear
Release screws (1).
Remove stiffening plate (reinforcement plate) (2).
Installation note: Replace screws.
Tightening torque 31 10 2AZ.
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Fig. 15: Identifying Stiffening Plate (Reinforcement Plate) With Screws
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Graphic is only an example. Detail deviations depending on model or engine version are possible.
Unscrew all bolts.
Remove underbody protection (1) in direction of arrow from bumper trim (2).
Installation note: Make sure underbody protection (1) is correctly seated.
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Fig. 16: Removing Underbody Protection From Bumper Trim
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Unscrew all bolts.
Remove underbody protection (1).
Installation: Make sure underbody protection (1) is correctly seated.
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Fig. 17: Locating Underbody Protection Bolts
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Front Sub-Frame
Lowering/Raising Front Axle Support (Universal Lifter)
Notes
IMPORTANT: Before lowering front axle support:
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION on raising the vehicle.
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hois
Removing And Installing/Replacing Top Right Wishbone
NOTE: Control arms with + or - marking (see graphic) are camber correction
arms:
- Underdimension variant
+ Overdimension variant
These camber correction arms are used to correct the camber values by
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Safety Information For Working On Vehicles With Automatic Engine
Start-Stop Function (MSA)
WARNING: If the engine hood/bonnet contact is pulled upwards (workshop
mode),
the information "switch closed" is output. The automatic engine
start_stop function is active.
An automatic engine start is possible.
Observe safety precautions when working on MSA vehicles
Before carrying out practical
Removing And Installing/Replacing Belt Pulley On Vane Pump For
Power Steering
NOTE: Carry out preliminary work as described in REPLACING DRIVE BELT.
Slacken screws (1)
Relieve tension on DRIVE BELT and remove from belt pulley (2).
Unscrew bolts (1) and remove belt pulley (2).
Installation note:
Lettering on belt pulley (2) must point forwards.
Replace microencapsulated scr
