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All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for 7 (E65, E66, E67) and other BMW models

Top strut mount

        Top strut mount for 7 (E65, E66, E67) Petrol (272 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for 7 (E65, E66, E67) Petrol (333 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for 7 (E65, E66, E67) Diesel (218 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for 7 (E65, E66, E67) Diesel (258 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for 7 (E65, E66, E67) Petrol (445 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for 7 (E65, E66, E67) Petrol (231 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for 7 (E65, E66, E67) Petrol (306 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for 7 (E65, E66, E67) Petrol (367 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for 7 (E65, E66, E67) Diesel (231 hp)

Replacement: strut mount – BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67). List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Copper grease
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Combination spanner #22
                      
                        Drive socket # 13
                      
                        Drive socket # 18
                      
                        Torx bit T40
                      
                        HEX bit no.H7.
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67). AUTODOC recommends:

The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the rear suspension.
All mounts of the rear shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67). Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 7

Remove the mounting bracket of the ABS sensor wiring from the upper arm. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 8

Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 9

Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
Step 10

Remove the front fastener of the control arm.

Step 11

Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22. Use Torx T40. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Detach the suspension arm from the rear knuckle.
Step 13

Remove the arm.
Step 14

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 15

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 16

Remove the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a flat screwdriver.

Step 17

Detach the bottom part of the shock strut.
Step 18

Lower the car.

Step 19

Open the boot lid.

Step 20

Remove the clips of the boot side lining. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 21

Detach the boot side lining.
Step 22

Remove the suspension strut mount cap.
Step 23

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 24

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67). Professionals recommend:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 25

Remove the suspension strut.

Step 26

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 27

Compress the spring.
Step 28

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 29

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use HEX No.H7.
Step 30

Remove the top strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67). Tip:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 31

Clean the mounting seat of the shock strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 32

Install a new top shock strut mount.
Step 33

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 34

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.

Step 35

Decompress the spring.
Step 36

Remove the assembled shock strut.

Step 37

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 38

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

AUTODOC recommends:
BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 39

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 Nm torque.
Step 40

Install the suspesion strut mount cap.

Step 41

Attach the side lining of the boot.
Step 42

Install the clips of the boot side lining.
Step 43

Close the lid of the luggage compartment.

Step 44

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 45

Attach the bottom part of the shock strut.

Step 46

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 47

Tighten the lower fastening of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 Nm torque.
Step 48

Reinstall the control arm.

Step 49

Attach the suspension arm to the rear knuckle.
Step 50

Install the front fastener of the arm.

Step 51

Install the mounting bracket of the ABS sensor wiring onto the upper arm.
Step 52

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 53

Screw the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
Step 54

Tighten the fastener connecting the suspension arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22. Use Torx T40. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 165 Nm torque.
Step 55

Support the stub axle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 56

Tighten the front fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces). Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 Nm torque.
Step 57

Remove the support from under the stub axle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 58

Treat all joints of the arm. Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.

Step 59

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 60

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – BMW 7 (E65, E66, E67). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 61

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 62

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 63

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 64

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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