BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing All Handbrake Shoes
Special tools required:
- 34 4 000.
Installation:
- Remove rear brake disc.
- Release electromechanical parking brake (EMF).
After completing tasks, adjust handbrake.
Disconnect return springs (1) with brake spring pliers.
Installation:
Check return springs (1) and replace if necessary.
Return springs (1) must not be mixed up.
Pay attention to installation position of adjustment screw (2).
Apply a thin coat of grease to bush and screw threads, Refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.
NOTE: Illustration does not show wheel hub.
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Fig. 87: Identifying Return Springs
Turn clamping pins (1) with special tool 34 4 000 through 90º and disconnect.
Remove brake shoes (2).
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Fig. 88: Identifying Special Tool (34 4 400)
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EXPANDER LOCK FOR HANDBRAKE SHOES
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove handbrake shoes.
After completing tasks, adjust handbrake.
Pull expander lock (1) forwards, disconnect handbrake Bowden cable (2) and remove expander lock.
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Fig. 89: Pulling Expander Lock
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Actuating Unit With Control Unit
For Parking Brake (EMF)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove both brake discs.
Set workshop mode in BMW diagnosis system.
Path:
Function selection
Service functions
Chassis
Parking brake
Workshop mode
NOTE
Mechanical-Hydraulic
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING DSC HYDRAULIC UNIT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read and comply with General Information.
Extract brake fluid
NOTE: Extract brake fluid out of expansion tank.
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Steering Arms, Tie Rod
REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD
Special tools required:
31 2 240
31 2 246
NOTE: If the tie rod end to tie rod screw/bolt connection is released,
it is necessary
after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front wheel
IMPORTANT: Do no
Navigation Systems
NOTES ON HANDLING NAVIGATION COMPUTERS
All model series:
CAUTION: Risk of damage!
The navigation computer must not be disconnected from the power supply
while the LED on the computer remains lit (the LED goes out after approx.
1 minute).
NOTE: To ensure full operation of all the communications comp
