BMW 7 Series: Lowering/Raising Rear Axle Support
Notes
IMPORTANT: Before lowering rear axle support: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on raising the vehicle.
In order to avoid damage to lifting platform, perform weight compensation on vehicle.
Load luggage compartment with sand bags.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove REAR WHEELS
- F03 only: Remove underguard, side
- Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Remove PROPELLER SHAFT from rear axle
- Expose CABLE FOR EMERGENCY RELEASE UP TO REAR AXLE CARRIER
- Release and disconnect PLUG CONNECTION ON ACTUATING UNIT (EMF)
- REMOVE BOTH BRAKE CALLIPERS ON WHEEL CARRIER and tie back
- Unclip lines for pulse generator and brake pad wear sensor from brackets
- Unlock and disconnect plug connection on both ride height sensors
- Remove BOTH SPRING STRUTS FROM WHEEL CARRIER
Engage 31 5 251 with a 2nd person helping completely on workshop jack 00 2 030.
Insert special tools 31 5 255 in telescopic supports of a profile rail pair.
NOTE: In a profile rail pair two profile rails are connected to each by toothing.
Insert special tools 31 5 253 in telescopic supports of other profile rail pair.
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Fig. 76: Inserting Special Tools (31 5 255) In Telescopic Supports Of Profile
Rail Pair
Version without Dynamic Drive:
The jacking points on the left side are shown.
Align special tool 31 5 255 with opening in rear suspension subframe.
Align special tool 31 5 253 with cross-member arms on rear suspension subframe.
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Fig. 77: Aligning Rear Suspension Subframe Using Special Tool (31 5 255) And
(31 5 253)
Version with Dynamic Drive and Integral Active Steering:
Schematic diagram of rear mounting point (link side) for special tool 31 5 253.
The front mounting point for special tool 31 5 255 is identical - version without Dynamic Drive.
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Fig. 78: Schematic Diagram Of Rear Mounting Point For Special Tool (31 5 253)
Release screws (4).
Tightening torque 33 33 1AZ.
Installation: Arrow (1) on stop plate (2) must point in direction of travel! Remove FRONT COMPRESSION STRUTS (3).
Carefully lower rear axle carrier.
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Fig. 79: Identifying Arrow, Front Compression Strut, Screws And Stop Plate
F03 only: Remove FRONT COMPRESSION STRUTS (1).
Remove rear tension struts (2) and carefully lower rear axle carrier.
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Fig. 80: Identifying Front Tension Struts And Rear Tension Struts
After installation
- ADJUST PARKING BRAKE
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Removing And Installing Complete Rear Axle Support
Notes
IMPORTANT: Before removing rear axle support:
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on
vehicle.
Load luggage compartment with sand bags.
Necessary preliminary w
Replacing Rear Axle Support
IMPORTANT: Before removing rear axle support:
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on
vehicle.
Load luggage compartment with sand bags.
Necessary preliminary work
SEE MORE:
Replacing Bar
NOTE: Disassembly of lashing eyes, refer to REPLACING LASHING PLATE AND
LASHING EYE.
Remove lashing eyes (1).
Fig. 111: Identifying Lashing Eyes
Remove protective caps (1) on left/right.
Fig. 112: Identifying Protective Cap
Release hexagon screws (1) and countersunk head screws (2) on left/right.
Removing And Installing/Replacing A/C System Compressor (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134A refrigerant.
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Follow safety information for HANDLING REFRIGERANT FLUID.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Restart engine only wh
