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.
2011 BMW Alpina B7FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Front Axle - Repair - F01/F02
- General And Safety Information
- 00 Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop function (MSA)
- 00 Safety instructions for handling oil
- 00..... Lifting vehicle with a vehicle hoist
- 00..... Raising vehicle with trolley jack
- 31 00 Mobile table lift
- 31..... Overview of front axle differential/output shafts
- 31 00... Front axle + steering: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work
- 31... Front axle overview
- 31 00... Information on replacing shock absorbers
- 31 00... Instructions (chassis components made of aluminium)
- 31 00... Notes on repairing threads
- 31 00... Notes regarding bent control arm or tie rod
- Front Axle Suspension
- Front Sub-Frame
- Struts With Rubber Mounts
- 31 12 075 Checking both tension struts
- 31 12 003 Removing and installing/replacing top right control arm
- 31 12 004 Removing and installing/replacing left or right lower control arm
- 31 12 050 Removing and installing/replacing left or right trailing link
- 31 12 002 Removing and installing/replacing top left control arm
- 31 12 134 Replacing rubber mount in left or right trailing link
- Wheel Bearings And Stub Axle
- Spring Strut
- 31 00... Information on replacing shock absorbers
- 37 11 030 Removing and installing front left or right spring strut
- 37 11 032 Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
- 51 71 345 Removing and installing/replacing left (rear) suspension cross-brace
- 51 71 346 Removing and installing/replacing right (rear) suspension cross-brace
- Spring With Suspension
- Stabilizer Bar
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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.
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