BMW X5: Differential With Bearing
REPLACING SHAFT SEAL FOR RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT
Special tools required:
- 31 4 160
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove right output shaft.
Lever shaft seal (1) out of bearing block with a screwdriver (2).
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Fig. 117: Identifying Shaft Seal And Screwdriver
Installing 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. 118: Identifying Shaft Seal And Protective Ring
IMPORTANT: Installation protective ring must not slip out of shaft seal!
Drive in shaft seal with special tool 31 4 160 as far as it will go.
Carefully remove special tool 31 4 160.
Open installation protective ring (1).
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Fig. 119: Identifying Protective Ring And Special Tool (31 4 4160)
After installation:
- Check front differential oil level , correct if necessary.
REPLACING O-RING FOR BEARING BLOCK
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove bearing block.
Remove O-ring (1) with a suitable tool from bearing block (2).
Installation:
Insert O-ring (1) in groove and coat with front differential oil.
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Fig. 120: Identifying O-Ring And Bearing Block
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING BLOCK
WARNING: N62: Danger of explosion! There is a danger of short circuiting on account of the small distance between the bearing block screw connection and the starter motor.
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove right output shaft.
Release screws (1).
Remove bearing block from oil sump.
Installation:
Replace O-ring.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 121: Identifying Bearing Block Screws
Replacement:
Remove sealing caps.
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Replacing Shaft Seal For Left Output Shaft
Special tools required:
31 4 160
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove left output shaft.
Lever shaft seal (1) out of front differential with a screwdriver (2).
Fig. 122: Identifying Shaft Seal A
Replacing Shaft Seal For Right Output Shaft
Special tools required:
31 4 160
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove right output shaft.
Lever shaft seal (1) out of bearing block with a screwdriver (2).
Fig. 125: Identifying Shaft Seal And S
SEE MORE:
Exhaust Manifold
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD (N52K)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear exhaust manifold.
NOTE: The oxygen sensors are in danger of being damaged when the
exhaust
manifolds are removed and installed.
Remove control sensor from cylinders 1 to 3.
Remove monitor se
Injection Nozzle And Lines
REPLACING COMPLETE INJECTION PIPE (N52/ N52K)
Special tools required:
13 5 281
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read out fault memory of DME control unit
Switch off ignition
Remove clean air pipe
Remove ignition coil cover
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel line is detached. Catch and dispose of
