BMW X5: Engine Mechanical Overview
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As far as the physical appearance and dimensions, the crankcase on the N54 is
the same as the N52. The main
change is in the materials, the N54 uses an all aluminum alloy crankcase. There
is also ca
Although, the N54 engine has an all aluminum crankcase, many of the bolts are
still aluminum as on the N52.
This is to reduce any potential confusion between steel and aluminum bolts.
Some bolts, fo
As stated before, the cylinder head cover used on all of the new NG6 engines
is made from plastic. However, the design differs between the engines due to
engine equipment.
For example, the N54 engi
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SERVOMOTOR FOR LEFT ECCENTRIC
SHAFT (N62/N62TU)
IMPORTANT: Follow instructions issued by diagnosis tester.
Risk of damage to intermediate shaft.
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Connect diagnosis tester.
Unfasten acoustic cover screws. Raise a
REPLACING DRIVE FLANGE ON LEFT/RIGHT REAR AXLE SHAFT
Special tools required:
33 2 116
33 2 160
33 2 201
33 4 200
Remove rear wheel.
IMPORTANT: Expand turning lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread
when releasing
collar nut.
Release collar nut (1), activate parking brake for this purpose.