BMW X5: Vibration Damper
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VIBRATION DAMPER (N62/N62TU)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove A/C compressor drive belt.
- Remove fan cowl.
Release bolts and remove vibration damper (1).
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Fig. 149: Locating Vibration Damper And Bolts
Installation:
Vibration damper is secured on hub with an alignment pin (4).
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Fig. 150: Identifying Vibration Damper On Hub With Alignment Pin
Installation:
Fit bore (2) in vibration damper (1) on alignment pin in hub.
Fit disk (3).
Replace screws.
Tightening torque 11 23 3AZ.
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Fig. 151: Identifying Vibration Damper And Disk
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VIBRATION DAMPER HUB (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
- 11 3 460
- 11 9 451
- 11 9 452
- 11 9 453
- 11 9 454
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove design cover, if equipped.
- Remove fan clutch (E65).
- Remove fan cowl (E65).
- Remove drive belt for alternator.
- Remove drive belt for A/C compressor.
- Remove front engine underguard.
- Remove tensioner from A/C compressor drive belt (E65).
- Remove vibration damper.
Screw special tool 11 9 451 in conjunction with special tool 11 9 452 to vibration damper hub and to oil sump.
Release central bolt (1).
Remove special tools.
Remove hub for vibration damper.
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Fig. 152: Identifying Special Tool (11 9 451) And (11 9 452)
Installation:
Check vibration damper hub and radial seal, replace if necessary.
Align groove in vibration damper hub to parallel key and install vibration damper hub.
Replace central bolt (1).
Tighten down central bolt (1) to joining torque.
Tightening torque 11 23 2AZ.
Installation:
Fit special tool 11 3 460 on special tool 11 9 451.
NOTE: Special tool 11 3 460 is magnetic.
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Fig. 153: Identifying Special Tool (11 3 460), (11 3 454) And (11 9 451)
Installation:
Select 0º position and secure special tool 11 9 453 with clamping screw on socket (special tool 11 9 454 ).
Tighten the central screw with torsion angle.
Tightening torque 11 23 2AZ.
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Fig. 154: Identifying Special Tool (11 3 460) And (11 9 453)
Assemble engine.
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Connecting Rod With Bearing
REPLACING ALL CONROD BEARINGS (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
00 2 590
00 9 120
11 2 110
(piston removed)
IMPORTANT: Note grinding stages on crankshaft.
The letter (1) denotes the crankshaft
Piston With Ring And
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL PISTONS (N62TU)
Special tools required:
00 9 120
11 5 430
11 5 440
11 5 450
IMPORTANT: Re-install piston, conrod and bearing shells back in the
same positi
V-Ribbed Belt W. Tensioner
REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
11 3 340
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove fan clutch with fan impeller (E65/66).
NOTE: If the drive belt is to be reused:
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SEE MORE:
Water Pump With Drive
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WATER PUMP (N62/N62TU)
WARNING: Only carry out work on the cooling system after the engine has
cooled
down (risk of scalding ).
Follow instructions for working on cooling system.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Drain and dispose of coolant from radiator.
Remove fa
Radiator, Expansion Tank
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATER LEAKS
Special tools required:
17 0 101 17 0 100 TESTER
17 0 113 17 0 100 TESTER
17 0 114 17 0 100 TESTER
WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Checking pressure drop in cooling system:
Open cap on coolant expansion ta
