BMW X5: Removing And Installing Complete Left Or Right Spring Strut Shock Absorber

BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Front Axle / Spring Strut / Removing And Installing Complete Left Or Right Spring Strut Shock Absorber

WARNING: Danger to life! Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove side assembly compartment partition wall.
Remove spring strut holder.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage Secure spring strut against falling out.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation:

Clean contact surface in spring strut dome.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque.

Front Axle
Fig. 68: Identifying Nuts

Version with Vertical Dynamics Management: Disconnect both plug connections (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) on impulse sensor.

Disconnect plug connection (3) from brake lining sensor.

Front Axle
Fig. 69: Identifying Plug Connection

Remove spring strut downwards out of wheel arch.

Front Axle
Fig. 70: Identifying Spring Strut

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