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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Replacing Front Left Wheel Arch
Read contents of Body, General.
The steel-aluminum mixed construction is used on the vehicle.
Observe specific procedure.
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 st
Removing And Installing/Replacing Wind Deflector
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Open slide/tilt sunroof
NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.
Pull plastic strip (1) on net of wind deflector out of retainers (2).
IMPORTANT: Do not pull on the net so as to avoid tearing the net.
Installation:
If necessary, reinstall retainers in frame.
