BMW X5: Engine Suspension
REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (N62TU)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect Battery.
- Secure engine in installation posit.
- Remove reinforcement plate.
- Drain off engine oil
- Remove heat shields.
- Remove Starter Motor.
- Remove Engine Support Arm.
Release screws (1) and remove engine mount (2). Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ.
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Fig. 1: Locating Engine Mount Nuts
Installation:
Holes (1) in engine mount must point to middle of vehicle.
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Fig. 2: Holes Must Point To Middle Of Vehicle
REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (N62TU)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery.
- Secure engine in installation position.
- Remove reinforcement plate.
- Remove engine support arm.
Release screws (1) and remove engine mount (2). Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ.
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Fig. 3: Releasing Screws And Removing Engine Mount
Installation:
Holes (1) in engine mount must point to middle of vehicle. See Fig. 2.
REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE SUPPORT ARM (N62TU)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery.
- Secure engine in installation position.
- Remove reinforcement plate.
- Drain off engine oil.
- Remove heat shields.
- Remove oil dipstick guide tube.
- Remove starter motor.
- Remove right steering cover.
Release screws and engine support arm.
Tightening torque 22 11 3AZ.
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Fig. 4: Removing Engine Support Arm
REPLACING LEFT ENGINE SUPPORT ARM (N62TU)
- Disconnect battery.
- Secure engine in installation position.
- Remove reinforcement plate.
- Drain off engine oil.
- Remove heat shields.
- Remove front differential.
Release screws (1) and (2) and remove engine support arm. Tightening torque 22 11 3AZ.
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Fig. 5: Removing Engine Support Arm
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Transmission Suspension
REPLACING RUBBER MOUNT FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNT
Special Tools Required:
22 1 016
22 1 017
22 1 101
22 1 102
22 1 103
33 4 465
NOTE: See ENGINE AND GEARBOX SUSPENSION - SPECIAL TOOLS and REAR
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Engine Diagnosis
Engine Diagnosis
When attempting to diagnose driveability complaints, always consider the
basics. Regardless of the level of
technology employed on an engine, it still needs a few basic things to occ
Compression Testing
In order for an engine to run smoothly and efficiently, the combustion
chamber must be free of leakage. An
engine with low compression in one or more cylinders is inefficient and will run
rough or l
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Brief Description Of Components
The engine control system of the V8 engine is described for the E65.
With the digital engine electronics (DME) on the N62TU, the following sensors
supply signals to the DME
control unit:
2 eccentric shafts
The eccentric shaft sensor records the position of the eccentric shaft
for the Valvetro
Steering Arms, Tie Rod
REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD
Special tools required:
31 2 240
31 2 246
NOTE: If the tie rod end to tie rod screw/bolt connection is released,
it is necessary
after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front wheel
IMPORTANT: Do no
