BMW X5: Replacing Radial Shaft Seal For Drive Flange (ATC 700)
Special tools required:
- 23 0 490
- 27 1 460 DRIFT
IMPORTANT: After completing work, check gear oil level, see Replenishing /Changing Transfer Case Oil (ATC 700) and top up if necessary.
Use only approved gear oil in this transfer box.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove transfer box
Drive a hole into radial shaft seal (1) using a centre punch (2).
IMPORTANT: Do not use a drill as drillings may result in transmission malfunction.
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Fig. 19: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal And Centre Punch
Screw in special tool 23 0 490.
Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).
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Fig. 20: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal And Impact Weight With Special Tools
Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 27 1 460.
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Fig. 21: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal With Special Tool (27 1 460)
Add final details to vehicle.
Check oil level.
Check transmission for leaks.
REPLACING RADIAL SHAFT SEAL FOR OUTPUT FLANGE (ATC 700)
Special tools required:
- 23 0 490
- 27 1 480
IMPORTANT: After completing work, check gear oil level and top up if necessary.
Use only approved gear oil See Replenishing /Changing Transfer Case Oil (ATC 700)in this transfer box.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove underbody protection.
- Support transmission.
- Release exhaust system bracket.
- Remove propeller shaft.
- Remove transmission cross-member.
Release retaining ring (1).
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Fig. 22: Identifying Retaining Ring
Installation:
Replace O-ring in output flange.
Check that O-ring is in correct position.
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Fig. 23: Identifying O-Ring In Output Flange
IMPORTANT: The propeller shaft may move when the output flange is pushed on. The retaining ring can thus no longer be fitted.
Installation:
- Push on output flange.
- Using 2 screwdrivers, press output flange downwards or output shaft (2) upwards until groove for retaining ring is completely visible.
- Fit retaining ring.
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Fig. 24: Pressing Output Flange Downwards Or Output Shaft Upwards
Drive a hole into radial shaft seal (1) using a centre punch (2).
IMPORTANT: Do not use a drill as drillings may result in transmission malfunction.
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Fig. 25: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal And Centre Punch
Screw in special tool 23 0 490.
Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).
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Fig. 26: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal And Impact Weight With Special Tool
(23 0 490)
Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 27 1 480 DRIFT.
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Fig. 27: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal With Special Tool
Add final details to vehicle.
Check oil level.
Check transmission for leaks.
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Replacing Radial Shaft Seal For Front Axle Output (ATC 700)
Special tools required:
23 0 490
27 1 470 DRIFT
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level. See
Replenishing /Changing Transfer Case Oil (ATC 700).
Use only the approved g
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Differential
WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from falling down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove left output shaft.
Secure right output shaft with
Key Card
Principle
The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked
and locked, as well as started.
General information
The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.
Depending on the national-market version, the
Key Card may not be available.
A digital key that has already been paired with
the vehicle is in
