BMW X5: Removing And Installing Complete Left Or Right Spring Strut Shock
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WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove side assembly compartment partition wall.
- Remove spring strut holder.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage
Secure spring strut against falling out.
Unscrew nuts (1).
Installation:
Clean contact surface in spring strut dome.
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque.
Fig. 68: Identifying Nuts
Version with Vertical Dynamics Management: Disconnect both plug connections
(1).
Disconnect plug connection (2) on impulse sensor.
Disconnect plug connection (3) from brake lining sensor.
Fig. 69: Identifying Plug Connection
Remove spring strut downwards out of wheel arch.
Fig. 70: Identifying Spring Strut
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Special tools required:
31 3 341
31 3 351
31 3 353
WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury
by the coil
springs.
Prior to each use, check the special tools for d
REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT SUPPORT BEARING
Special tools required:
31 3 341
31 3 351
31 3 353
WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury
by the coil
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT STABILIZER
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front wheels
Remove front underbody protection
Remove front right wheel arch cover (front section)
Remove r
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Special tools required:
36 1 091
36 1 092
36 1 093
36 1 094
36 1 095
36 1 098
Follow the fitting machine manufacturer's operating instructions.
It is absolutely essential to ensure that the equipment is in proper working
condition and that there is no damage
to the disc wheel and tire.
Af
The brake system is one of the most important safety systems on any motor
vehicle. It is therefore essential to
act with utmost care when working on the brake system and to follow the
instructions below.
General:
Ensure cleanliness and only use rags which do not lose lint.
Wash away or vacuum u