BMW 7 Series: Introduction
BMW Steering Systems - Innovative and technically always something special
Since the introduction of the first EPS electric power steering system on the
E85 in 2002, the variety of
technical innovations on steering systems has rapidly expanded. Before then the
following systems were used:
- Hydraulic power steering
- Speed-sensitive power steering (Servotronic)
The next major step with steering systems then came with the E60 and the
revolutionary Active Steering
system, which not only had the Servotronic function but also incorporated
speed-sensitive modulation of the
steering angle.
BMW also improved the electric power steering (EPS) system and used it in a
variety of forms.
The main difference between hydraulic and electric power steering is in the
method of generating the power
assistance force that reduces the amount of force that the driver has to apply
to the steering wheel.
In order to further inventively optimize the advantages of Active Steering on
the new 7 Series, Integrated
Active Steering has now been developed and is described in this document.
Current BMW Steering Systems
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Integrated Active Steering
General Details
Integrated Active Steering is an innovative and logical development of the
Active Steering system developed by
BMW.
With Active Steering, a steering angle
Steering Systems
Implementation of the Integrated Active Steering function has essentially
been made possible by the new ICM
system complex on the F01/F02.
The Servotronic function including valve c
Centralized Dynamic Handling Control
The interventions by the dynamic handling control systems are performed with
the aim of improving agility and
traction. Quite obviously, they also re-stabilize th
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Unlocking the Service Menu Option
Several important functions can be checked directly at the CIC with the aid
of the Service menu. This menu can
be used to select and adjust settings that are not visible for the customer.
The procedure for starting the Service menu with the "safe grip" has changed
FRONT BRAKE F01/F02/F07
FRONT BRAKE SPECIFICATION
REAR BRAKE
REAR BRAKE DISCS F01/F02/F07
REAR BRAKE DISCS SPECIFICATION
PARKING BRAKE F01, F02
PARKING BRAKE SPECIFICATION
Brakes - Tightening Torques
F01 TESTING AND BLEEDING BRAKES
TESTING AND BLEEDING BRAKES
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - T