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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Removing And Installing Or Replacing Steering Column Switch Cluster
WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this
position
during the repair work.
With steering wheel removed, do not under any circumstances turn/twist
fixture for steering column stalk!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Remove steering whee
Refrigeration Oil
OIL USED IN FREON-CHARGED SYSTEMS
A mineral-based oil is used. The oil level in the compressor must be checked
before filling an air conditioner
with refrigerant. It can be checked only if the system is without refrigerant.
Always check the oil level each time a new system is filled with Freon R12
