BMW X5: Replacing One Upper Control Arm
NOTE: If the control arm is detached from the rear axle carrier, it is necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear wheel.
- Deactivate and empty air spring system.
Shown on vehicle at rear right: Remove holders (1) from control arm.
Installation:
Replace faulty holder.
2 = Lead for pulse generator
3 = Only on right side: lead for brake pad sensor
.png)
Fig. 88: Identifying Holders And Lead For Pulse Generator
Unscrew nut (1).
Remove control arm (2) from wheel carrier.
Installation:
Keep control arm to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque.
.png)
Fig. 89: Identifying Nut And Control Arm
Unscrew nut (1).
Release bolt (2) and remove control arm (3).
Installation:
Note insertion direction of bolt.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tighten bolt connection in normal position.
Tightening torque.
.png)
Fig. 90: Identifying Nut, Bolt And Control Arm
After installation:
- Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK
READ NEXT:
Replacing A Guide Arm
NOTE: If the guide arm is detached from the rear axle carrier, it is
necessary after
reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear wheel.
De
Removing And Installing / Replacing A Steering Knuckle / Wheel
Carrier
Remove rear wheel.
IMPORTANT: Expand turning lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread
when releasing
collar nut.
Release collar nut (1), activate parking brake for this purpose.
Installation:
Repla
Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Compression Strut
IMPORTANT: Observe safety when raising the vehicle.
Driving without compression struts is not permitted!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove underbody panelling (rear section).
Release screws (1).
SEE MORE:
Replacing Exhaust Camshaft Pulse Generator (N52, N52K, N51, N53)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through
test schedules
If necessary, remove radiator cover
Unlock plug (1) and remove. Release bolt.
R
Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Push Rod/Integral
Link
NOTE: If the integral link is detached from the wheel carrier or
swinging arm, it is
necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear wheel.
Tension coil spring (and leave on vehicle).
Version with ride-height control: Deacti
