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F12�Chassis�Dynamics
3.�Chassis�and�suspension
8
Screw�connection�unfastened Wheel�alignment�required
Front�axle�support�to�body�(lowering) NO
Steering�box�to�front�axle�support YES
Lower�wishbone�to�front�axle�support YES
Lower�wishbone�to�swivel�bearing NO
Trailing�link�to�front�axle�support NO
Trailing�link�to�swivel�bearing NO
Upper�wishbone�on�body NO
Upper�wishbone�to�swivel�bearing NO
Track�rod�to�steering�box NO
Track�rod�end�to�track�rod YES
Track�rod�end�to�swivel�bearing NO
Spring�strut�to�Lower�wishbone NO
Support�bearing�to�body NO
Bottom�steering�shaft�to�steering�box NO
Steering�column�to�bottom�steering�shaft NO
3.2.�Rear�axle
The�integral�V�rear�axle�installed�in�the�F12�is�an�innovative�further�development�of�the�integral�IV�rear
axle�in�the�E60/65.�The�optimized�lightweight�rear�axle�made�of�solid�aluminium�has�been�specifically
adapted�to�the�new�demands�for�more�power�and�torque.
The�integral�V�rear�axle�of�the�F12�is�designed�for�the�Integral�Active�Steering�option�code�(SA�2VH)
chassis�and�suspension�control�system�.