BMW X5: Removing And Installing / Replacing A Steering Knuckle / Wheel Carrier
Remove rear wheel.
IMPORTANT: Expand turning lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.
Release collar nut (1), activate parking brake for this purpose.
Installation:
Replace collar nut, oil collar nut/wheel bearing contact surface only and tighten down.
No oil permitted on thread of shaft journal or collar nut.
Tightening torque.
Secure collar nut by positive peening on flat areas of output shaft.
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Fig. 96: Identifying Collar Nut
Remove expander lock for handbrake shoes.
Remove handbrake Bowden cable from wheel carrier.
Remove wheel bearing (do not pull out drive flange).
Remove pulse generator from wheel carrier.
Tension rear coil spring and leave on vehicle at rear.
Version with ride-height control:
Deactivate and drain air spring/suspension system.
IMPORTANT: Do not use any tools to remove the lower section of the air spring (1).
Tilt lower section of air spring (1) by hand towards front/side.
Installation:
Press lower section of air spring (1) by hand into wheel carrier until it can be seen and heard to snap into place.
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Fig. 97: Removing Lower Section Of Air Spring
IMPORTANT: Secure wheel carrier against falling out.
Remove integral link.
Remove guide arm from wheel carrier. Remove upper control arm from wheel carrier. Remove wheel carrier.
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Fig. 98: Identifying Wheel Carrier
Replacement:
Modify brake carrier/brake guard plate.
IMPORTANT: Make sure spring pad is correctly installed in order to prevent the coil spring from jumping out.
Modify lower spring pad (1). To do so, lever out upper section (2) with a suitable tool.
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Fig. 99: Identifying Lower Spring Pad And Upper Section
After installation:
- Activate and fill air suspension system.
- Adjusting parking brake.
- Replacement only: Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK.
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Compression Strut
IMPORTANT: Observe safety when raising the vehicle.
Driving without compression struts is not permitted!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove underbody panelling (rear section).
Release screws (1).
Axle Mounting
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT COMPRESSION STRUT
IMPORTANT: Observe safety when raising the vehicle.
Driving without compression struts is not permitted!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remov
Wheel Bearings
REPLACING DRIVE FLANGE ON LEFT/RIGHT REAR AXLE SHAFT
Special tools required:
33 2 116
33 2 160
33 2 201
33 4 200
Remove rear wheel.
IMPORTANT: Expand turning lock sufficiently to avoid damaging
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Mechanical Attachments
REPLACING SELECTOR SHAFT SEAL (GA6HP26Z)
Special tools required:
24 5 361
24 5 362
24 5 364
24 5 366
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.
Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Outer Cover On Left Or Right Front Seat
(Normal/Semi-Electric)
Pull lever forward to remove:
If necessary, lever out lower locking point (1) from rear with a
screwdriver.
Release screw (2).
If necessary, move seat fully forwards and upwards.
Fig. 4: Releasing Screw And Locking Point
Remove trim:
Unclip at top edge
Unclip at rear towards top side
Pull
