BMW X5: 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 torque (M10x75) 33 11 1AZ.
Tightening torque. Unscrew screws (2).
Tightening torque (M10x25) 33 11 1AZ.
Tightening torque. Remove cover.
If necessary, remove remnants of liquid gasket with scraper.
Clean sealing face on cover and rear differential.
Installation:
If a paper gasket was fitted, a paper or liquid gasket can be used.
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Fig. 33: Identifying Screws
REPLACING REAR COVER GASKET ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL (188L / 188LW)
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 torque (M10x60) 33 11 1AZ.
Tightening torque.
Unscrew screws (2).
Tightening torque (M10x25) 33 11 1AZ.
Tightening torque.
Remove cover.
If necessary, remove remnants of liquid gasket with scraper.
Clean sealing face on cover and rear differential.
Installation:
If a paper gasket was fitted, a paper or liquid gasket can be used.
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Fig. 34: Identifying Screws
REPLACING REAR COVER GASKET ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL (215L / 215LW)
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.
Unscrew screws (1) and (2).
Tightening torque (M10x75) 33 11 1AZ.
Tightening torque (M10x25) 33 11 1AZ.
Tightening torque. Remove cover.
If necessary, remove remnants of liquid gasket with scraper.
Clean sealing face on cover and rear differential.
Installation:
If a paper gasket was fitted, a paper or liquid gasket can be used.
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Fig. 35: Identifying Screws
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Replacing Shaft Seal For Drive Flange On Rear Differential (Inserted
Propeller Shaft)
Special tools required:
00 5 010
33 5 050
33 5 060
33 5 070
33 5 080
IMPORTANT: Use only approved gear oils.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the
rear
Final Drive Mounting
REPLACING ALL FRONT RUBBER MOUNTS FOR REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING
Special tools required:
33 4 465
33 4 466
33 5 105
33 5 161
33 5 162
33 5 163
33 5 164
33 5 165
33 5 166
WARNING: Danger to
Output Shafts
PRESSING OUTPUT SHAFT OUT OF DRIVE FLANGE AND DRAWING IN (OUTPUT
SHAFT REMOVED FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL)
Special tools required:
33 2 111
33 2 115
33 2 116
33 2 117
33 2 118
33 2 119
33 2 160
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Radiator, Expansion Tank
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATER LEAKS
Special tools required:
17 0 101 17 0 100 TESTER
17 0 113 17 0 100 TESTER
17 0 114 17 0 100 TESTER
WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Checking pressure drop in cooling system:
Open cap on coolant expansion ta
Towing a trailer
General information
If the trailer socket is occupied, some driver assistance
systems are unavailable, or available to a
limited extent. A Check Control message is displayed
where applicable.
When driving with a trailer or load carrier and the
trailer socket not occupied, some driver assistance
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