BMW X5: Engine Mechanical Overview
BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Engine Service Information / Engine Mechanical Overview
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Crankcase
As far as the physical appearance and dimensions, the crankcase on the N54 is
the same as the N52. The main
change is in the materials, the N54 uses an all aluminum alloy crankcase. There
is also ca
Bolts
Although, the N54 engine has an all aluminum crankcase, many of the bolts are
still aluminum as on the N52.
This is to reduce any potential confusion between steel and aluminum bolts.
Some bolts, fo
Cylinder Head Cover
As stated before, the cylinder head cover used on all of the new NG6 engines
is made from plastic. However, the design differs between the engines due to
engine equipment.
For example, the N54 engi
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Replacing Crankshaft Pulse Generator (N52, N52K, N51, N53)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
IMPORTANT: Aluminum-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum
Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through The Skin
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
Headaches
Dizziness
Stomach aches
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Cramps/fits
Unconsciousness
Protective measures/rules of conduct:
Pour oil only into appropriately marked containers
Do not po
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