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SIB 31 04 12: Axle noise
Axle noise on BMW E60/F01/F02/F07 and other models (2009–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147135 · May 2015 · also written SI B31 04 12, B310412
What it covers
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Groaning Noise from Front Axle. Groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. CAUSE Hydraulic mount in tension strut
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 31 04 12 Also written: SI B31 04 12, B310412, 31 04 12, SIB-31-04-12, SI B310412 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10150373, 10147135 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 310412, B310412 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Dec 2012) |
| Models | 1 Series M, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 740i, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7 |
| Model years | 2009–2013 |
| Chassis | E60, F01, F02, F07, F10, E82 |
| Engines | N54, N55, N62, N63, N74 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Structure Suspension |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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