BMW X5: Front Axle Overview
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Fig. 3: Front Axle Overview
- Overview of front differential/output shafts
- Front axle support
- Stabiliser
- Tension strut / rubber mount
- Stabilizer link
- Layout of spring strut shock absorber
- Reinforcement plate
- Upper control arm
- Swivel bearing
- Wheel bearing
- Spring strut holder
- Lower control arm / rubber
- Adjustment work
- Testing
- Troubleshooting
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Fig. 4: Layout Of Spring Strut Shock Absorber
- Spring strut shock absorber
- Lower spring pad
- Coil spring
- Auxiliary damper
- Upper spring pad
- Support bearing lower section
- Support bearing upper section
- Joint seat
- Support bearing flange
- Support pot
- Protective tube
OVERVIEW OF FRONT DIFFERENTIAL/OUTPUT SHAFTS
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Fig. 5: Overview Of Front Differential/Output Shafts
- Output shaft / gaiters
- Front differential
- Bearing block
- Vent pipe
FRONT AXLE + STEERING: WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK MUST BE CARRIED OUT AFTER THE FOLLOWING WORK
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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:
- Front axle carrier
- Steering gear
- Swivel bearing
- Tie rod end
- Lower control arm / rubber mount
- Tie rod
- Gaiter (if the tie rod end has to be screwed off)
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Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
Facts:
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, limit values
exceeded on the shock tester), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in question are replaced.
Consequence:
This is
Mount Securing Fixture For Vehicle On Lifting Platform
Special tools required:
00 2 261
00 2 262
WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
WARNING: Observe
Front Axle Suspension
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE
IMPORTANT: Observe safety when raising the vehicle.
Driving without reinforcement plate is not permitted!
Release bolts (1) for assembly undersid
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Transmission Suspension
REPLACING RUBBER MOUNT FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING
Special Tools Required:
22 1 016 22 1 010 SET OF TOOLS
22 1 017 22 1 010 SET OF TOOLS
22 1 101 22 1 100 FIXTURE
22 1 102 22 1 100 FIXTURE
22 1 103 22 1 100 FIXTURE
33 4 465 33 4 460 SET OF TOOLS
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove cross-memb
Exhaust Manifold
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD (N62TU)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove exhaust system.
Remove right control sensor.
Remove right monitor sensor.
Remove right engine support arm.
For purposes of clarity, illustration shows and description refers to the
removed en
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