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
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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.
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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.
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Fig. 90: Identifying Nut, Bolt And Control Arm
After installation:
- Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK
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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.
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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:
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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 Rear Cover Gasket On Rear Differential (188K)
IMPORTANT: To avoid leaks from the rear differential cover, do not use
a paper gasket in
cars with liquid gaskets!
To prevent the differential oil from foaming over, make sure that no remnants
of the liquid gasket are pressed into the rear differential housing.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torqu
Symbols and displays
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Precautions that must be followed
in
order to avoid the possibility of injury to
yourself and to others as well as serious
damage to the vehicle.
Measures that can be taken to
help
protect the environment.
Texts in vehicle used to select
individual
functions.
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