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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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL PISTONS (N52K)
Special tools required:
00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL
11 4 491
11 4 492
11 4 493
11 4 494
11 6 241
11 6 261
11 8 330
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Carry out work on piston pin circlip wearing protective goggles only.
IMPORTANT: If pi
IMPORTANT: Observe the following trolley-jack-related instructions:
1. Use only BMW-distributed/approved trolley jacks which have rubber
plate
contact points.
2. Trolley jacks must be regularly serviced and always checked for
functional reliability before they are used!
3. Check the rubber plate