BMW 7 Series: 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
- Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE
- Remove REAR AXLE SUPPORT
Remove brake lines.
Remove anti-roll bar.
Version with Dynamic Drive: Disconnect control lines for swivel motor of rear
axle from rear axle support.
Remove ACTUATOR UNIT (PARKING BRAKE).
Remove RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR(S).
Fig. 84: Identifying Brake Lines, Anti-Roll Bar, Actuator Unit And Ride
Height Sensor
Remove both swinging arms on rear axle support.
Remove both wishbones on rear axle support.
Remove both toe arms on rear axle support.
Remove both wheel carriers with output shaft, swinging arm and wishbones.
Fig. 85: Identifying Swinging Arms, Wishbones And Toe Arms
Take rear axle support down from special tool with assistance of a 2nd person
and set down on a suitable
surface.
Installation note:
Use previous rear axle support as a template for modifying or replacing
small parts.
Fig. 86: Identifying Rear Axle Support
After Installation note
- If necessary, run COMMISSIONING of Dynamic Drive
- Carry out RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
- Adjusting PARKING BRAKE
- Perform CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK
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Remove REAR WHEEL.
IMPORTANT: Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread
when releasing
collar nut.
Release collar nut (1), activate parking brake for this purpose.
Installation no
NOTE: If the integral link is detached from the swinging arm, it is
necessary after
installation to carry out a chassis/wheel alignment check.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR WHEEL.
Release
SEE MORE:
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER (GA6HP26Z) (N63)
Notes
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL.
Use only approved TRANSMISSION OIL.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the
transmission.
Necessary preliminary tasks
A summary of the most important details and tasks for driving the car can be found in this section. It covers critical topics including getting inside the car, turning on the engine, adjusting the mirrors and seats, configuring seat memory, using the gear selector, and other crucial functions that d