BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Differential
BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2025 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 Spring-Type Actuator For Active Stabilizer At Front
Special tools required:
37 1 160
WARNING: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed
through the skin!
Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Close off pipe connections w
Active seat ventilation
Principle
Integrated fans in the seat and armrest areas
provide a comfortable seat temperature.
Overview
Active seat ventilation
Turning on
1. Press the button.
2. Select the ventilation level:
Press the button once for each level.
Turn the Controller until the desired level
is reached. Press
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