BMW X5 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW X5: Differential With Bearing

REPLACING SHAFT SEAL FOR RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lever shaft seal (1) out of bearing block with a screwdriver (2).

Front Axle
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.

Front Axle
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).

Front Axle
Fig. 119: Identifying Protective Ring And Special Tool (31 4 4160)

After installation:

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.

Front Axle
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:

Release screws (1).

Remove bearing block from oil sump.

Installation:

Replace O-ring.

Tightening torque.

Front Axle
Fig. 121: Identifying Bearing Block Screws

Replacement:

Remove sealing caps.

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 Output Shaft

 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

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 Lowering/Raising Rear Axle Carrier (Special Tool SWZ00-2040)

Special tools required: 00 2 030 00 2 040 33 5 181 33 5 182 WARNING: Danger to life! Necessary preliminary tasks: Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform Remove rear wheels Tension both coil springs (and leave on vehicle) Remove complete exhaust system and partially detach

 Removing And Installing/Replacing Outer Cover On Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Semi-Electric)

Pull lever forward to remove: If necessary, lever out lower locking point (1) from rear with a screwdriver. Release screw (2). If necessary, move seat fully forwards and upwards. Fig. 4: Releasing Screw And Locking Point Remove trim: Unclip at top edge Unclip at rear towards top side Pull

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