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 Left Or Right Push Rod/Integral
Link
NOTE: If the integral link is detached from the wheel carrier or
swinging arm, it is
necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear wheel.
Tension coil spring (and leave on vehicle).
Version with ride-height control: Deacti
Replacing Rubber Mounts For Front Axle Carrier In Both Lower Control
Arms
Special tools required:
31 4 151
31 4 152
31 4 153
IMPORTANT: For reasons of driving dynamics, the rubber mounts may only
be replaced in
pairs (refers to left and right control arms)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Check ball joint of both control arms while installed, replace lower
control
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