Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Design Layout: Service
2011 BMW 740iSECTION Service
NOTE:
The camber can also not be adjusted on the double wishbone front axle. As for the E70/E71, two replacement upper transverse control arms are available for the F01/F02 should the camber need to be changed (e. g. after an accident). These replacement upper transverse control arms enable positive (+5 mm) and negative (-5 mm) correction.
Front axle wheel alignment is required during service when:
FRONT AXLE WHEEL ALIGNMENT REFERENCE CHART - SCREW CONNECTION REPLACED
| Component/screw Connection is Replaced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front axle subframe | YES | |
| Steering gear | YES | |
| Transverse control arm, bottom | YES | |
| Rubber mount for lower transverse control arm | YES | |
| Tension strut | NO | |
| Rubber mount for tension strut | NO | |
| Transverse control arm, top | NO | |
| Rubber mount for upper transverse control arm | NO | |
| Track rod | YES | |
| Swivel bearing | YES | |
| Wheel bearing | NO | |
| Spring strut | NO | |
| Coil spring | NO | |
| Mount | NO | |
FRONT AXLE WHEEL ALIGNMENT REFERENCE CHART - SCREW CONNECTION RELEASED
| Screw Connections are Released | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front axle subframe to body (lowering) | NO | |
| Steering gear unit to front axle subframe | YES | |
| Lower transverse control arm to front axle subframe | YES | |
| Lower transverse control arm to swivel bearing | NO | |
| Tension strut to front axle subframe | NO | |
| Tension strut to swivel bearing | NO | |
| Upper transverse control arm to body | NO | |
| Upper transverse control arm to swivel bearing | NO | |
| Track rod to steering gear | NO | |
| Track rod head to track rod | YES | |
| Track rod head to swivel bearing | NO | |
| Spring strut to lower transverse control arm | NO | |
| Strut mount to body | NO | |
| Lower steering shaft to steering gear | NO | |
| Steering column to lower steering shaft | NO | |
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.