BMW X5: Replacing Rear Cover Gasket On Rear Differential (188K)
IMPORTANT: To avoid leaks from the rear differential cover, do not use a paper gasket in cars with liquid gaskets! To prevent the differential oil from foaming over, make sure that no remnants of the liquid gasket are pressed into the rear differential housing.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque (M10x75) 33 11 1AZ.
Tightening torque. Unscrew screws (2).
Tightening torque (M10x25) 33 11 1AZ.
Tightening torque. Remove cover.
If necessary, remove remnants of liquid gasket with scraper.
Clean sealing face on cover and rear differential.
Installation:
If a paper gasket was fitted, a paper or liquid gasket can be used.
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Fig. 33: Identifying Screws
REPLACING REAR COVER GASKET ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL (188L / 188LW)
IMPORTANT: To avoid leaks from the rear differential cover, do not use a paper gasket in cars with liquid gaskets! To prevent the differential oil from foaming over, make sure that no remnants of the liquid gasket are pressed into the rear differential housing.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque (M10x60) 33 11 1AZ.
Tightening torque.
Unscrew screws (2).
Tightening torque (M10x25) 33 11 1AZ.
Tightening torque.
Remove cover.
If necessary, remove remnants of liquid gasket with scraper.
Clean sealing face on cover and rear differential.
Installation:
If a paper gasket was fitted, a paper or liquid gasket can be used.
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Fig. 34: Identifying Screws
REPLACING REAR COVER GASKET ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL (215L / 215LW)
IMPORTANT: To avoid leaks from the rear differential cover, do not use a paper gasket in cars with liquid gaskets! To prevent the differential oil from foaming over, make sure that no remnants of the liquid gasket are pressed into the rear differential housing.
Unscrew screws (1) and (2).
Tightening torque (M10x75) 33 11 1AZ.
Tightening torque (M10x25) 33 11 1AZ.
Tightening torque. Remove cover.
If necessary, remove remnants of liquid gasket with scraper.
Clean sealing face on cover and rear differential.
Installation:
If a paper gasket was fitted, a paper or liquid gasket can be used.
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Fig. 35: Identifying Screws
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Replacing Shaft Seal For Drive Flange On Rear Differential (Inserted
Propeller Shaft)
Special tools required:
00 5 010
33 5 050
33 5 060
33 5 070
33 5 080
IMPORTANT: Use only approved gear oils.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the
rear
Final Drive Mounting
REPLACING ALL FRONT RUBBER MOUNTS FOR REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING
Special tools required:
33 4 465
33 4 466
33 5 105
33 5 161
33 5 162
33 5 163
33 5 164
33 5 165
33 5 166
WARNING: Danger to
Output Shafts
PRESSING OUTPUT SHAFT OUT OF DRIVE FLANGE AND DRAWING IN (OUTPUT
SHAFT REMOVED FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL)
Special tools required:
33 2 111
33 2 115
33 2 116
33 2 117
33 2 118
33 2 119
33 2 160
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Break-in
General information
Moving parts need to begin working together
smoothly.
The following instructions will help you to achieve
a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Control.
Safety information
Warning
Due to new parts and components, safety and
driver assis
Replacing Crankshaft Pulse Generator (N52, N52K, N51, N53)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
IMPORTANT: Aluminum-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum
