BMW ServiceAftersales TrainingParticipant's ManualVehicle Chassis, Suspension andDynamic Driving Systems E87The information contained in this Participant's Manual is intended solely for the participants ofthis seminar run by BMW Aftersales Training.Refer to the latest relevant "BMW Service" information for any changes/supplements to theTechnical Data.Information status: April 2004conceptinfo@bmw .de© 2004 BMW GroupAftersales Training, München, Germany.Reprints of this manual or its parts require the written approval of BMW Group,München.Participant's ManualVehicle Chassis, Suspension andDynamic Driving Systems E87Front axleRear axleElectric steering lockSuspension and dampingAdaptation of dynamic driving systemsContentsVehicle Chassis,Suspension andDynamic DrivingSystems E87Objectives1Models3Introduction5System components7Service information3115ObjectivesVehicle Chassis, Suspension and Dynamic DrivingSystems E87The Ultimate Driving MachineThis Participant's Manual is intended toprovide fundamental information on thesubjects of the vehicle suspension and the, inpart, known, dynamic driving systems.With its balances rear-wheel drive, the E87 isalso characterized by BMW's brand-namestandards.By working through this Participant's Manual,you will gain fundamental knowledge of thefollowing areas:– E87 Front axle– E87 Rear axle– Electric steering lock (ELV)– E87 Suspension and damping– E87 Adaptation of chassis and suspensioncontrol systems36ModelsBMW Rear axlesDevelopment of BMW rear axlesBMW chassis and suspension systems andtherefore the sportive and dynamic characterof the individual models have long been basedon the special axle designs and, of course, onthe integral optimum chassis and suspensiontuning.The following table shows the developmenthistory of BMW...
