BMW X5: Connecting Lines
NOTES ON FITTING A NEW PIPE OR A SCREW CONNECTION
IMPORTANT: Do not kink, twist or crush lines.
Do not disassemble screw connection!
Fitting new screw connection:
Insert complete new screw connection consisting of toothed ring (1), banjo bolt (2) and assembly plug (3) into air spring/pipe connection of air supply unit.
Tightening torque, see 37 12 3AZ in 37 12 CONTROL AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, REAR
Remove assembly plug (3).
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Fig. 54: Identifying Banjo Bolt And Assembly Plug
Slide new pipe (1) into banjo bolt (2) up to marking.
Check installation position of pipe (1) by pulling back slightly.
NOTE: The toothed ring (3) has engaged correctly when the pipe (1) cannot be pulled back.
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Fig. 55: Identifying Pipe And Banjo Bolt
Fitting new pipes:
IMPORTANT: To avoid leaks in the air spring system, it is essential to avoid scratches on pipes in particular in the connection area!
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PRESSURE LINES FOR OSCILLATING MOTOR/FRONT AXLE
Remove front pressure lines (1) (from oscillating motor to junction I at side in wheel arch).
Remove rear pressure lines (2) (from junction I to valve block).
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Fig. 56: Identifying Front And Rear Pressure Lines
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PRESSURE LINES FOR OSCILLATING MOTOR/REAR AXLE
Remove front pressure lines (1) (from valve block to junction I on vehicle underbody).
Remove middle pressure line (2) (from junction I to junction III on vehicle underbody).
Remove rear pressure lines (3) (from junction II on vehicle underbody to oscillating motor).
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Fig. 57: Identifying Front, Middle And Rear Pressure Lines
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Removing And Installing/Replacing DSC Yaw Sensor
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
IMPORTANT: Do not kink floor panelling under any circumstances!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remov
Removing And Installing/Replacing Dynamic Drive Control Unit
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Remove side cover on instrument p
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Adjusting Toe-In On Front Axle
NOTE: Camber and toe-in influence each other. Adjust the toe-in first
in order to
simplify the adjustment procedure.
Version with active front steering:
Align steering wheel.
Set cumulative steering angle by means of the service function "Carry
out initial operation/adjustment for
active fron
Valvetrain
The valvetrain on the N52 introduced in 2006, used 5 mm valve stems on both
the intake and exhaust. To
increase durability, the exhaust valve stems were increased to 6 mm from 6/06
production.
All of the new NG6 engine have adopted the 6 mm valve stem for the exhaust, the
intake stem remains at
