BMW X5: Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
Facts:
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, limit values exceeded on the shock tester), often both shock absorbers on the axle in question are replaced.
Consequence:
This is not necessary for technical reasons and causes the manufacturer not to recognize the unnecessarily removed shock absorbers as damaged parts. Unnecessarily high costs for the customer can be avoided by replacing the shock absorber on one side only.
Procedure:
Shock absorbers may be replaced on one side only until they have completed 50 000 km service.
Exception: On all M-GmbH models, when a limit value is exceeded on one side, it is still necessary always to replace both shock absorbers on the relevant axle.
INSTRUCTIONS (CHASSIS COMPONENTS MADE OF ALUMINUM)
Due to the chemical and corrosion characteristics of aluminum, always comply with the following points when handling aluminum components:
- Do not bring into contact with battery acid!
- Do not clean with wire brushes made of brass or iron! Always use wire brushes with stainless steel bristles!
- Do not expose to flying sparks when grinding/separating! Cover components!
- Do not strike with steel welding splashes! Cover components!
- Do not expose to temperatures > 80 ºC, even for brief periods! Temperatures in paint facilities do not have the same impact
NOTES ON REPAIRING THREADS
IMPORTANT: Install Heli-coil thread inserts so that they are flush with the original thread.
NOTE: Damaged threads in engine carrier may be repaired with Heli-coil thread inserts.
Comply with the procedure described in the example.
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Fig. 7: Identifying Heli-coil Damaged Threads
Procedure:
1. Create a clean core hole; if necessary, drill out screw remnants
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Fig. 8: Creating Clean Core Hole
2. Create locating thread for Heli-coil thread insert
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Fig. 9: Creating Locating Thread For Heli-coil
3. Pick out Heli-coil thread insert in accordance with the table and screw into the locating thread until flush with the original thread.
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Fig. 10: Identifying Heli-coil Thread Insert
4. Break drive pin and remove
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Fig. 11: Identifying Drive Pin
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Mount Securing Fixture For Vehicle On Lifting Platform
Special tools required:
00 2 261
00 2 262
WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
WARNING: Observe
Front Axle Suspension
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE
IMPORTANT: Observe safety when raising the vehicle.
Driving without reinforcement plate is not permitted!
Release bolts (1) for assembly undersid
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order to avoid the possibility of injury to
yourself and to others as well as serious
damage to the vehicle.
Measures that can be taken to
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Replacing A Guide Arm
NOTE: If the guide arm is detached from the rear axle carrier, it is
necessary after
reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear wheel.
Deactivate and empty air spring system.
Unscrew nut (1).
Remove guide arm (2) from wheel carrier.
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