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
SEE MORE:
Fuel Tank With Mounting
REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CLAMPING BAND FOR FUEL TANK
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove underbody panelling.
IMPORTANT: Secure fuel tank against slipping and falling out.
Heavily support the fuel tank.
Release screws (1) and remove clamping band.
Installation:
Tightening torque.
REMOVING AND INS
Replacing Rubber Mounts For Front Axle Carrier In Both Lower Control
Arms
Special tools required:
31 4 151
31 4 152
31 4 153
IMPORTANT: For reasons of driving dynamics, the rubber mounts may only
be replaced in
pairs (refers to left and right control arms)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Check ball joint of both control arms while installed, replace lower
control
