Notes
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: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow
IMPORTANT: Risk of injury!
Drain the air spring system before carrying out any work on the air supply unit,
air pipes and air spring struts! Danger of injury if this instruction is not
complied with!
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM
Detach ventilation line (1) in direction of arrow from air supply unit.
Unclip ventilation line (1) from holders.
Fig. 139: Locating Air Supply
The dimensions specified in this document are applicable at an object
temperature of 20ºC. The aim of
adjustment is to achieve a uniform gap.
Symmetry of the gaps between left and right sides of the vehicle has top
priority.
The door gaps must not deviate between the front and rear gap by more
Front Axle
A double wishbone front axle as known from the E70 and E71 is now also fitted
in the F01/F02.
In comparison with the double pivot spring strut front axle on the E65, this
front axle design offers the
following advantages:
Higher transverse acceleration is reflected in greater vehicle