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.
Fig. 44: Identifying Reinforcement Plate And Bolt
IMPORTANT: Use rubber mount with spline teeth (1)!
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.
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.
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.
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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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
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
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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Principle
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if assistance is needed in the event of an
accident.
General information
If the vehicle sensors detect a minor to moderately
severe accident, which did not trigger any
airbags, a Check Control message appears on
the instrument cluster. In addi
Automatic climate control
Temperature.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
Air recirculation mode.
Air flow, manual.
Intensity AUTO program.
Air distribution, manual.
Defrost function.
Rear window defroster.
Active seat ventilation.
Seat and armrest heating.
Air conditioning.
Opening the Climate menu.