BMW X5: 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 preliminary tasks:
- Check ball joint of both control arms while installed, replace lower control arm if necessary.
- Remove both lower control arms.
Press rubber mount with special tools 31 4 151 and 31 4 152 out of control arm.
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Fig. 44: Identifying Reinforcement Plate And Bolt
IMPORTANT: Use rubber mount with spline teeth (1)!
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Fig. 45: Identifying Spline Teeth
Installation:
Keep rubber mount (1) and bushing in control arm clean and free from oil and grease.
Press rubber mount (1) (from chamfered end of control arm bushing) with special tools 31 4 152 and 31 4 153 into control arm bushing as far as it will go.
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Fig. 46: Identifying Rubber Mount And Special Tool (31 4 153)
After installation:
- Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering.
REPLACING RUBBER MOUNTS FOR SPRING STRUT HOLDER IN BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS
Special tools required:
- 31 4 151
- 31 4 152
- 31 4 154
IMPORTANT: For reasons of driving dynamics, the rubber mounts may only be replaced in pairs (refers to left and right control arms)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Check ball joint of both control arms while installed, replace lower control arm if necessary.
- Remove both lower control arms.
Press rubber mount with special tools 31 4 151 and 31 4 152 out of control arm.
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Fig. 47: Identifying Special Tool (31 4 152)
Installation:
Keep rubber mount (1) and bushing in control arm clean and free from oil and grease.
Press rubber mount (1) (from chamfered end of control arm bushing) with special tools 31 4 152 and 31 4 154 into control arm bushing as far as it will go.
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Fig. 48: Identifying Special Tool (31 4 154)
After installation:
- Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering.
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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
Replacing Rubber Mounts On Both Tension Struts
Special tools required:
31 3 032
33 3 322
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Check wheel control joints of tension struts while installed, replace
tension struts if necessary.
Remove tension strut
Wheel Bearings And STU
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SWIVEL BEARING
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove wheel bearing.
IMPORTANT: Secure swivel bearing against falling out.
Replacement only: Remove brak
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Inlet And Exhaust Adjustment Units
On Right Side (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
11 9 190
11 9 460
11 9 461
11 9 462
11 9 463
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read fault memory and make a documentary record.
Remove servomotor for right eccentric shaft.
Remove right cylinder head cover.
Remove all spark plugs on cylinder ba
Notes On Scrapping BMW Vehicles With Gas Generators (Central Airbag
Control Unit, Airbag System)
The gas generator is a pyrotechnic component of:
Airbag module
Driver's/passenger airbag
Side airbags
Head airbag
Knee airbag
Belt pretensioner
Belt buckle tensioner
Safety battery terminal
1 Series: E81, E87
3 Series: E46, E90, E91, E92, E93
5 Series: E60, E61 from build date 09/2
