BMW X5: Replacing Shaft Seal For Left Output Shaft
BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Front Axle / Output Shaft / Replacing Shaft Seal For Left Output Shaft
Special tools required:
- 31 4 160
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove left output shaft.
Lever shaft seal (1) out of front differential with a screwdriver (2).
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Fig. 122: Identifying Shaft Seal And Screwdriver
Installing shaft seal:
NOTE: The installation protective ring (1) serves to protect the sealing lips on shaft seal (2) when the output shaft is being installed.
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Fig. 123: Identifying Shaft Seal And Protective Ring
IMPORTANT: Installation protective ring must not slip out of shaft seal!
Drive in shaft seal with special tool 31 4 160 as far as it will go.
Carefully remove special tool 31 4 160.
Open installation protective ring (1).
Check front differential oil level , correct if necessary.
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Fig. 124: Identifying Protective Ring And Special Tool (31 4 160)
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Replacing Shaft Seal For Right Output Shaft
Special tools required:
31 4 160
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove right output shaft.
Lever shaft seal (1) out of bearing block with a screwdriver (2).
Fig. 125: Identifying Shaft Seal And S
Notes On Removing And Installing Low Profile Band Clamps
Special tools required:
31 5 200
IMPORTANT: During removal Low Profile band clamp (dotted line) is
overstretched and must
not be reused!
Fig. 128: Identifying Clamp
Removing:
Place special tool 3
Pressing Output Shaft Out Of Drive Flange (Wheel Hub) And Drawing In
Special tools required:
33 2 111
33 2 115
33 2 116
33 2 117
33 2 118
33 2 160
33 2 201
33 2 202
33 2 203
33 2 205
33 2 207
33 2 208
33 5 070
WARNING: Risk of injury!
It is not permitted
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
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WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag
modules and
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