BMW X5: Connecting Rod With Bearing
REPLACING ALL CONROD BEARINGS (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
- 00 2 590
- 00 9 120
- 11 2 110
(piston removed)
IMPORTANT: Note grinding stages on crankshaft.
The letter (1) denotes the crankshaft construction stage.
The numbers (2) denote the bearing shell classification for the relevant bearing position from 1 to 5 (main bearing cap).
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Fig. 155: Identifying Letter Crankshaft Construction Stage
Install new conrod bearing shells.
Insert one red and one blue bearing shell for each conrod.
Install piston.
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Fig. 156: Installing Conrod Bearing Shells
Check connecting-rod bearing clearance:
Piston in BDC position.
Fit special tool 00 2 590 (Plastigage Type PG 1) to the oil-free crankshaft.
Fit bearing caps so that pair numbers match up.
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Fig. 157: Locating Connecting-Rod Bearing Clearance
IMPORTANT: Do not distort conrods or crankshaft.
Use conrod bolts to check conrod bearing clearance.
Tighten down conrod bolts with special tool 00 9 120 or special tool 11 2 110.
Tightening torque 11 24 1AZ.
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Fig. 158: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 120)
Remove bearing cap and read off bearing play at width of flattened plastic thread with assistance of measurement scale.
Conrod bearing clearance.
- Remove plastic thread.
- Lubricate crankshaft and bearing shells.
- Install new conrod bolts.
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Fig. 159: Locating Conrod Bearing Clearance
Tighten down conrod bolts with special tool 00 9 120 or special tool 11 2 110.
Tightening torque 11 24 1AZ.
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Fig. 160: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 120)
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Piston With Ring And
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL PISTONS (N62TU)
Special tools required:
00 9 120
11 5 430
11 5 440
11 5 450
IMPORTANT: Re-install piston, conrod and bearing shells back in the
same positi
V-Ribbed Belt W. Tensioner
REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
11 3 340
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove fan clutch with fan impeller (E65/66).
NOTE: If the drive belt is to be reused:
M
SEE MORE:
Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Active Stabilizer
WARNING: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
Scalding hazard!
This work may only be carried out on an exhaust system which has
cooled down.
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt
Corrosion Protection
NOTE: Following repairs, the corrosion protection work already begins
with the correct
removal of the PVC undercoating, antinoise compound and seam seals.
1.0 Removing sealing materials:
IMPORTANT:
Do not burn off PVC material with a gas burner or similar or heat
to
temperatures above 180ºC.
