BMW X5: Shock Absorber
BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Rear Axle / Shock Absorber
- Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Shock Absorber
- Replacing Rear Left Or Right Thrust Bearing For Spring Strut/Shock Absorber
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Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
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.
E32, E34, E38, E39:
Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Shock Absorber
NOTE: Read and comply with Information on replacing shock
absorbers.
Version with Vertical Dynamics Management:
IMPORTANT: Handle the spring strut with care so as to avoid damaging
the control unit
Replacing Rear Left Or Right Thrust Bearing For Spring Strut/Shock
Absorber
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear shock absorber.
Unscrew nut (1).
Remove joint disc (2), support bearing upper section (3) and support bearing
flange (4).
Installation:
Insert support bea
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Outer Cover On Left Or Right Front Seat
(Normal/Semi-Electric)
Pull lever forward to remove:
If necessary, lever out lower locking point (1) from rear with a
screwdriver.
Release screw (2).
If necessary, move seat fully forwards and upwards.
Fig. 4: Releasing Screw And Locking Point
Remove trim:
Unclip at top edge
Unclip at rear towards top side
Pull
Replacing Level Switch For Dynamic Drive Fluid Reservoir
Unscrew nuts.
Remove shims.
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque.
Fig. 81: Locating Dynamic Drive Fluid Reservoir Nuts
NOTE: Raise and/or turn fluid reservoir in order to gain better access
to plug
connection.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Turn level switch (2) through ap
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