BMW X5: Replacing Shaft Seal(s) For Output Shaft(s), Rear Axle Differential
Special tools required:
- 00 5 010
- 32 1 060
- 33 1 308
- 33 5 130
- 33 5 140
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear differential.
Withdraw shaft seal with special tools 00 5 010 and 32 1 060 / 33 1 308.
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Fig. 27: Identifying Special Tools (00 5 010 ), (32 1 060) And (33 1 308)
Installing new 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. 28: Identifying Protective Ring And Shaft Seal
IMPORTANT: Installation protective ring must not slip out of shaft seal!
Coat housing plate flange of shaft seal with approved rear differential oil.
Drive in shaft seal as far as it will go with following special tool (s) (depending on rear differential /outside diameter).
33 5 130: 188K/L/LW - 90x44x10
33 5 140: 215L/LW - 100x50x10
Carefully remove special tool.
Open installation protective ring (1).
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Fig. 29: Identifying Protective Ring And Special Tools
After installation:
- Check rear differential oil level , correct if necessary
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Replacing Shaft Seal(s) For Output Shaft(s), Rear Axle Differential
Special tools required:
00 5 010
32 1 060
33 1 308
33 5 130
33 5 140
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear differential.
Withdraw shaft seal with special tools 00 5 010 and 32 1 060 / 33
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
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Battery Charging
If a normal or quick charger is used to charge the battery, the battery must
be disconnected from the vehicle
electrical system and removed. This prevents damage to paintwork and upholstery.
Ideally, battery charging is performed with BMW-approved charging computers.
IMPORTANT: In order to prevent
Removing And Installing/Replacing Fuel Pump (Petrol/Gasoline
Vehicles)
Special tools required:
00 9 252
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting
container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!
Ensure absolut
