BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Differential
BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Front Axle / Front Axle Gearbox / Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Differential
WARNING: Danger to life! Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from falling down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove left output shaft.
- Secure right output shaft with special tool.
- Lower front axle support.
IMPORTANT: Danger of injury! When releasing the last bolt, grip the front differential to prevent it from falling down.
Detach vent line (1).
Release bolts (2-4).
Remove front differential downwards.
Installation:
During removal and installation: Replace O-ring.
Coat O-ring with front differential oil.
Make sure screws are installed in correct positions.
- Bolt (2) M12x60
- Bolt (3) M12x125
- Bolt (4) M12x85
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 106: Identifying Vent Line And Bolts
Check front differential oil level , correct if necessary.
After installation:
- Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering.
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Replacing Radial Seal For Drive Flange Of Front Differential
Special tools required:
23 0 020
31 5 130
33 1 150
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove reinforcement plate.
Mark position of nut with respect to shaft with punch marks (arrow).
Lever out lock
Replacing Shaft Seal For Left Output Shaft
Special tools required:
31 4 160
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove left output shaft.
Lever shaft seal (1) out of front differential with a screwdriver (2).
Fig. 113: Identifying Shaft Seal A
Differential With Bearing
REPLACING SHAFT SEAL FOR RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT
Special tools required:
31 4 160
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove right output shaft.
Lever shaft seal (1) out of bearing block with a screwdriver
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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
System Wiring Diagrams
ANTI-THEFT
Fig. 1: Access/Start Circuit (1 of 3)
Fig. 2: Access/Start Circuit (2 of 3)
Fig. 3: Access/Start Circuit (3 of 3)
Fig. 4: Anti-theft & Central Locking Circuit (1 of 2)
Fig. 5: Anti-theft & Central Locking Circuit (2 of 2)
BODY CONTROL MODULES
Fig. 6: Body Control Modules Cir
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