BMW X5: Quick reference

 Valvetrain

The valvetrain on the N52 introduced in 2006, used 5 mm valve stems on both the intake and exhaust. To increase durability, the exhaust valve stems were increased to 6 mm from 6/06 production. All of the new NG6 engine have adopted the 6 mm valve stem for the exhaust, the intake stem remains at

 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Differential

Special tools required: 33 5 120 33 5 122 33 5 125 33 5 200 33 5 206 WARNING: Danger of injury! Rear differential must be lashed with tightening strap 33 5 206 to prevent it falling out when the output shafts are forced off. Necessary preliminary tasks: Remove propeller shaft on rear differ