BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Oil Pump (N52K)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque: 11 41 1AZ.
Installation:
Replace aluminium screws.
Remove intake pipe (2) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
Replace sealing ring.

NOTE: To release bolt (1), insert a 6 mm drill bit between sprocket
wheel and oil pump
housing.
Release bolt (1).
Tightening torque: 11 41 6AZ.
Release screws (2).
Tightening torque: 11 41 5AZ.
Installation:
Replace aluminium screws.

Fig. 246: Bolt And Screw
IMPORTANT: Observe different screw lengths.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque: 11 41 2AZ.
Tightening torque: 11 41 3AZ.
Installation:
Replace aluminium screws.

Fig. 247: Screws
Detach sprocket wheel (1) in direction of arrow.
NOTE: Chain tensioner presses timing chain (3) upwards.
Do not remove sprocket wheel (1).
Remove oil pump (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 248: Removing Sprocket Wheel
Installation:
Check spacers (1) for secure seating and damage; replace if necessary.
Align twin surface (3) on oil pump (2) to sprocket wheel (4).
Install oil pump (2).

Fig. 249: Spacers, Oil Pump And Sprocket Wheel
Assemble engine.
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Special tools required:
00 9 140
11 0 290
11 0 300
11 4 120
11 4 280
11 4 360
11 4 362
11 4 440
11 5 200
11 9 280
IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be us
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WATER PUMP (N52K)
WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable cont
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT THERMOSTAT (N52K)
WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Recycling
Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitab
SEE MORE:
NOTE: Vertical acceleration sensor adjustment must be performed after
replacement of
the spring strut/shock absorber with damper satellites.
Connect vehicle to BMW diagnosis system.
Select and perform vertical acceleration sensor adjustment under Service
functions.
NOTES ON AIR SPRING SYSTEM
Comp
1.0 Recommended tools
Use only those tools specially intended for aluminum repairs.
Do not use any tools that have already been used for steel repairs
(contact corrosion).
Do not use any sharp-edged tools (notch effect).
2.0 Straightening outer shell
"Cold" straightening: Press dents out fr