BMW X5: 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.
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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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
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
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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Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque.
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, program transmission control unit.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT:
Before installing replace
Safety information
Warning
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can
lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of
accident. Adjust the steering wheel while the
vehicle is stationary only.
Electric steering wheel
adjustment
General information
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