BMW X5: Front Axle + Steering: Wheel/Chassis Alignment Check Must Be Carried
Out After The Following Work
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Fig. 3: 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)
OVERVIEW OF STEERING
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Fig. 4: Overview Of Steering
- Tie rod end/tie rod/gaiter
- Power steering gear
- Vane pump
- Oil container
- Bearing plate
- Sleeve
- Overview of steering (interior)
- Steering spindle middle section
- Steering spindle lower section
- Adjustment work
- Testing
- Troubleshooting
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVE FRONT STEERING
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Fig. 5: Overview Of Active Front Steering
- Power steering gear
- Eco valve (on power steering pump)
- Control unit
OVERVIEW OF STEERING (INTERIOR)
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Fig. 6: Overview Of Steering (Interior)
- Airbag unit
- Steering wheel
- Upper steering column casing
- Steering column
- Lower steering column casing
- Steering angle sensor
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IMPORTANT: Changes in axle geometry caused by accidents must under no
circumstances
be rectified by camber adjustment!
NOTE: The upper control arm may only be replaced if the camber is
outside the
s
Facts:
In the event of accidents or driving conditions similar to accidents,
shocklike loads can cause different types of
damage to steering gears. When a steering gear is externally undamaged, it is
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
SEE MORE:
Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque.
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, program transmission control unit.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT:
Before installing replace
IMPORTANT: Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage
to the
automatic transmission!
Installation:
Tighten down filler plug using
1. Hexagon wrench 8 A/F.
2. Torque wrench.
3. Socket 8 A/F.
Fig. 1: Hexagon Wrench 8 A/F
Topping