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).

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.

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).

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.

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.

Fig. 121: Identifying Bearing Block Screws

Replacement:

Remove sealing caps.

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