BMW X5: General
- Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through The Skin
- Front Axle Overview
- Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
- Mount Securing Fixture For Vehicle On Lifting Platform
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Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through The Skin
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
Headaches
Dizziness
Stomach aches
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Cramps/fits
Unconsciousness
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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
Rein
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
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Drive Cable Plate
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove mechanism for glass cover at front.
Overview of glass lid mechanism:
Fig. 1: Identifying Glass Lid Mechanism Components
Floating roofliner mechanism
Mechanism, front glass lid
Drive wedge
Drive plate
Mechanism, rear glass lid
Control carriage, rear gla
Regulator
MANUAL EMERGENCY RELEASE OF TRANSMISSION LOCK
In the event of a power supply interruption, e.g. flat battery or electrical
fault, the transmission lock must be
manually released, otherwise the wheel will be locked and the vehicle cannot be
moved.
IMPORTANT: Secure vehicle against rolling, e.g. wit
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