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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REPLACING ALL CONNECTING ROD BEARING SHELLS (N52K)
Special tools required:
00 2 590 PLASTIGAGE (5)
00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL
IMPORTANT: All crank pins are connected with the crankshaft.
Modified procedure: The colors of the connecting rod bearing shells are the
same at the top and bo
Special tools required:
34 1 050.
34 1 280.
IMPORTANT: The brake pad wear sensor must be replaced once it has been
removed (brake
pad wear sensor loses its retention capability in the brake pad).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove wheels.
Remove brake pad wear sensor.
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