BMW X5: Replacing Left Engine Carrier (Partial Replacement Before Front
Axle)
Read contents of Body, General.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.
Place vehicle on straightening bench.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Replace left support carrier.
Following new body parts are required:
- Engine carrier, front
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Fig. 39: Identifying Engine Carrier, Front
Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement a and cut.
Measurement a=150 mm from bore dia. 20 mm
Preparation of new part:
Mark severance cut in accordance with vehicle and cut.
Installation:
Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.
Weld in reinforcement plate at severance cut.
Internal reinforcement plate in engine carrier is no longer welded. To avoid
grinding noises, maintain a gap of
approx. 3 mm.
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Fig. 40: Identifying Measurement A
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Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or d
Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or du
Read contents of Body, General.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.
Place vehicl
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REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT SUPPORT BEARING
Special tools required:
31 3 341
31 3 351
31 3 353
WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury
by the coil
springs.
Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects,
modifications
and operational
Special tools required:
11 0 320
11 4 420
11 4 430
11 4 471
11 4 472
11 8 580
IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminium screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminium screws/bol