BMW X5: Stabilizer Bar
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR STABILIZER
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove both stabilizer links from stabilizer.
Release screws (1).
Replacement only: Remove both rubber mounts from stabilizer.
Turn stabilizer (2) and remove sideways.
Installation:
Check both rubber mounts for damage , replace if necessary.
Align stabilizer centrally.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 136: Identifying Screws And Stabilizer
REPLACING BOTH RUBBER MOUNTS FOR STABILIZER MOUNTING
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove stabilizer from rear axle carrier.
IMPORTANT: Circo Light must not be used between stabilizer and rubber mount!
Remove retaining bracket (1) and rubber mount (2) from stabilizer.
Installation:
Coat rubber mount with Circo Light to install retaining bracket.
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Fig. 137: Identifying Retaining Bracket And Rubber Mount
Installation:
Keep stabilizer clean and free of oil and grease.
Mount rubber mount (1) by way of slot (2) as pictured on stabilizer.
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Fig. 138: Identifying Rubber Mount Aligning Slot
REPLACING STABILIZER LINKS FOR STABILIZER
IMPORTANT: Observe safety when raising the vehicle
Unscrew nuts (1).
Remove stabilizer link (2).
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 139: Identifying Nuts And Stabilizer Link
Troubleshooting
REAR AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART FOR SHOCK ABSORBERS
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TROUBLESHOOTING SHOCK ABSORBER
Read and comply with Information on replacing shock absorbers.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART FOR SHOCK ABSORBERS
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Contents Of Body, General
General information -> Quality standard.
-> Workshop equipment.
Safety regulations -> Safety at work.
-> Information on hazards.
-> Information on vehicle protection.
Materials -> Ma
Bonding Aluminum Parts
IMPORTANT: Conform with safety precautions!
Overview of topics:
Equipment
Best before date of consumables
Grinding and cleaning
Flame-coating
Primer coat
Gluing coat
Hardening times
Disposing
SEE MORE:
Crankcase Ventilation
One of the major changes on the new NG6 engines is that the crankcase
ventilation system has been upgraded
and improved. This applies to all of the new NG6 versions (N52KP, N51 and N54).
There are two distinct versions of crankcase ventilation. One type is unique to
the N54 and the other applies
Safety At Work
1.1 Working with aluminum dust:
Wear a fine dust mask.
E52 only: Use an explosion-proof extractor system.
Note national regulations.
1.2 Removing sealing materials
Hydrochloric acid is created when PVC sealing material is heated to
temperatures in excess of 180º
C.
Remove PVC sealing mat
