BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Front Brake Discs
Special tools required:
- 34 1 280.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front wheels.
- Remove and clean brake pads.
After completing work, read and comply with notes on braking in new brake discs / brake pads.
Check minimum brake disc thickness:
- Position special tool 34 1 280 at three measuring points in area (1) and measure.
- Compare measurement result and lowest value with setpoint value.
New brake linings may only be installed if the brake disc thickness is greater than or equal to the minimum brake disc thickness (MIN TH).
If the brake discs are replaced, you must also fit new brake pads.
Brake discs may only be replaced in pairs (on each axle).
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Fig. 28: Identifying Special Tool (34 1 280)
Release screws (1) and remove brake caliper mounting bracket.
Installation:
Tightening torque 34 11 2AZ.
Brake hose remains connected.
Check that brake hose is correctly seated in holder.
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Fig. 29: Pulling Brake Lining Wear Sensor
Release screw (1) and remove brake disc (2).
IMPORTANT: To release brake disc: Do not under any circumstances strike friction ring with a hammer or similar! If necessary, carefully tap on base of brake disc chamber with a rubber mallet.
Clean contact surface of brake disc at wheel hub thoroughly and remove traces of corrosion.
Unevenness on contact surface may result in distortion of brake disc!
Installation:
Replace screw.
Tightening torque 34 11 1AZ.
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Fig. 30: Identifying Brake Disc Screw
REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING A BRAKE CARRIER / BRAKE GUARD PLATE AT FRONT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front brake disks.
Release screws (1) and remove brake guard plate (2).
Installation:
Tightening torque 34 11 3AZ.
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Fig. 31: Identifying Brake Guard Plate Screw
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Front Brake Caliper
IMPORTANT: The brake pad wear sensor must be replaced once it has been
removed (brake
pad wear sensor loses its retention capability in the brake pad).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove wheel.
Overview Of Rear Brake
Fig. 40: Identifying Rear Brake Components
Brake disc
Brake caliper
Brake hose
Brake pads
Pulse generator / brake pad sensor
Brake guard plate
Checking thickness of brake pad
REMOVING AND IN
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Adjusting Camshaft Timing On Left Side (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
11 9 190
11 9 460
11 9 461
11 9 462
11 9 463
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Check camshaft timing on left side.
Remove left timing case cover.
NOTE: When slackening screws, grip camshafts at hexagon head.
Slacken screws of exhaust and inlet ad
Replacing Shaft Seal(s) For Output Shaft(s), Rear Axle Differential
Special tools required:
00 5 010
32 1 060
33 1 308
33 5 130
33 5 140
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear differential.
Withdraw shaft seal with special tools 00 5 010 and 32 1 060 / 33 1 308.
Fig. 27: Identifying Special Tools (00 5 010 ), (32 1 060) And (33 1 308)
Installing new sha
