BMW X5: Front Axle Overview
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
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
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
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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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
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
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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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.
Fig. 42: Identifyin
IMPORTANT: Carry out chassis/wheel alignment with DIN load only:
If the technical preconditions for alignment with ride height
input are not
in place
If, in spite of repairs having been carried out, the car's ride
height between
the left and right sides is still outside the tolerance
If th