BMW X5: Replacing Rubber Mounts On Both Tension Struts
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Check wheel control joints of tension struts while installed, replace
tension struts if necessary.
- Remove tension struts.
Using a press and special tools 33 3 322 and 31 3 032 , press rubber mount
out of tension strut.
NOTE: Special tool 33 3 322 must be exactly flush with rubber mount
bushing.
Fig. 56: Identifying Special Tool (33 3 322)
Installation:
Keep rubber mount and bushing in tension strut clean and free from grease.
Align rubber mounts to each other using markings and press in. The deviation (A)
must not exceed +- 5º.
Fig. 57: Aligning Rubber Mounts Using Markings
Installation:
Protrusion (A) equally large.
Fig. 58: Identifying Protrusion
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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
Facts:
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, limit values
exceeded on the shock tester), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in question are replaced.
Consequence:
This is
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIR PUMP (N62)
Remove upper section of intake filter housing.
Release retaining screws on coolant expansion tank.
Remove suction filter housing.
Remove raw air housing.
Unlock and disconnect pressure and suction lines (1).
Loosen screws (2).
Loosen screw (3).