BMW X5: Front Axle Overview

Fig. 3: Front Axle Overview

1. Overview of front differential/output shafts
2. Front axle support
3. Stabiliser
4. Tension strut / rubber mount
5. Stabilizer link
6. Layout of spring strut shock absorber
7. Reinforcement plate
8. Upper control arm
9. Swivel bearing
10. Wheel bearing
11. Spring strut holder
12. Lower control arm / rubber
13. Adjustment work
14. Testing
15. Troubleshooting

Fig. 4: Layout Of Spring Strut Shock Absorber

1. Spring strut shock absorber
2. Lower spring pad
3. Coil spring
4. Auxiliary damper
5. Upper spring pad
6. Support bearing lower section
7. Support bearing upper section
8. Joint seat
9. Support bearing flange
10. Support pot
11. Protective tube

OVERVIEW OF FRONT DIFFERENTIAL/OUTPUT SHAFTS

Fig. 5: Overview Of Front Differential/Output Shafts

1. Output shaft / gaiters
2. Front differential
3. Bearing block
4. Vent pipe

FRONT AXLE + STEERING: WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK MUST BE CARRIED OUT AFTER THE FOLLOWING WORK

Fig. 6: Identifying Front Axle Components

A wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work.

• Release of following screw/bolt connections:
  • Steering gear to front axle carrier
  • Lower control arm to front axle carrier
  • Tie rod end to tie rod
• Replacement of following parts:
  1. Front axle carrier
  2. Steering gear
  3. Swivel bearing
  4. Tie rod end
  5. Lower control arm / rubber mount
  6. Tie rod
  7. Gaiter (if the tie rod end has to be screwed off)

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