BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Top Left Control Arm
Special tools required:
- 31 5 220
WARNING: Danger to life! Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from falling down.
NOTE: Control arms with + or - marking (see illustration) are camber correction arms:
- Underdimension variant
+ Overdimension variant
These camber correction arms are used to correct the camber values by 30 minutes. To be used only if the tolerance values are exceeded or undershot! An unmarked control arm is a standard part.
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Fig. 32: Identifying Underdimension And Overdimension Variant Marking On
Control Arms
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform.
- Remove left partition wall for equipment compartment.
- Detach coolant expansion tank and place to one side.
- Remove front wheel
Unscrew nuts (1).
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 33: Identifying Nuts
Unscrew nut (1).
Remove jointed rod (2) from upper control arm (3).
Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 34: Identifying Jointed Rod, Upper Control Arm And Nut
Secure special tool 31 5 220 to drive flange with wheel studs.
Support swivel bearing with special tool 31 5 220 and workshop jack.
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Fig. 35: Identifying Special Tool (31 5 220)
Unfasten nut (1) and remove screw (2).
Installation:
Keep control arm to swivel bearing connection clean and free from oil and grease.
Note insertion direction of screw.
Screw must rest correctly in groove of ball stud.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 36: Identifying Screw And Nut
Release nuts of screws (1).
Remove screws (1); if necessary, lower/raise swivel bearing and spring strut using workshop jack.
Remove control arm (2) from swivel bearing.
Installation:
Replace screws and nuts.
Tighten screw connection in normal position.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 37: Identifying Control Arm And Screws
After installation:
- Carry out ride-height-calibration.
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Removing And Installing / Replacing Top Right Control Arm
WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
NOTE: Control arms with + or - marking (see illustration) are
Replacing Rubber Mounts For Front Axle Carrier In Both Lower Control
Arms
Special tools required:
31 4 151
31 4 152
31 4 153
IMPORTANT: For reasons of driving dynamics, the rubber mounts may only
be replaced in
pairs (refers to left and right control arms)!
Necessary
Removing And Installing/Replacing
Complete Front Left Or Right Spring Strut Holder
Special tools required:
31 2 230
31 5 220
WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Necessary prelim
SEE MORE:
Drive readiness
Principle
Turning on drive-ready state corresponds to
starting the engine.
General information
Some functions, such as DSC Dynamic Stability
Control, can only be used with drive-ready state
switched on.
Safety information
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is insufficient,
harmful
Replacing Left Engine Carrier (Partial Replacement Before Front
Axle)
Read contents of Body, General.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.
Place vehicle on straightening bench.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Replace left support carrier.
Following
