F97/F98�Complete�Vehicle
5.�Chassis�and�Suspension
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Index Explanation
1 Digital�Motor�Electronics�(DME)
2 M�Servotronic�(M�EPS)
3 Power�distribution�box,�engine�compartment
4 Power�distribution�box,�front
5 Body�Domain�Controller�(BDC)
6 Advanced�Crash�Safety�Module�(ACSM)
7 Steering�column�switch�cluster�(SZL)
8 Instrument�cluster�(KOMBI)
9 M�Dynamic�Stability�Control�(M�DSC)
5.2.�Rear�axle
The�rear�suspension�is�based�on�the�HA5�rear�suspension�from�the�G01/G02.�Many�components�and
mounts�are�new�or�adapted�versions�specific�to�the�F97/F98.�The�rear�suspension�subframe�specific
to�the�F97/F98�is�fixed�to�the�body�by�means�of�M-specific�hard�rubber�mounts.
The�following�components�and�mounts�are�new�M-specific�or�adapted�versions:
• Rear�axle�support
• Wheel�carrier
• Wheel�hub
• Spring�strut
• Support�bearing
• Anti-roll�bar.