BMW X5: Replacing Rear Left Or Right Thrust Bearing For Spring Strut/Shock
Absorber
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear shock absorber.
Unscrew nut (1).
Remove joint disc (2), support bearing upper section (3) and support bearing
flange (4).
Installation:
Insert support bearing upper section (3) correctly in support bearing flange
(4).
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque.
![Rear Axle](images/books/1905/index.122(2).png)
Fig. 121: Identifying Nut, Joint Disc, Support Bearing Upper Section And
Support Bearing Flange
Remove spacer sleeve (1) with support bearing lower section (2).
Check protective tube (3) for damage, replace if necessary.
Installation:
Insert spacer sleeve (1) correctly in support bearing lower section (2).
![Rear Axle](images/books/1905/index.123(2).png)
Fig. 122: Identifying Spacer Sleeve, Support Bearing Lower Section And
Protective Tube
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MEASURING RIDE-LEVEL HEIGHT OF VEHICLE
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Move vehicle into normal position.
Determine actual ride height (A) - to do so, attach tape measure to rim
flange (2) at bottom
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR STABILIZER
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove both stabilizer links from stabilizer.
Release screws (1).
Replacement only: Remove both rubber mounts from st
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WARNING: Danger of injury!
Owing to the new guidelines on pedestrian protection, side panels are no
longer suitable for supporting the engine.
Observe following instructions relating to special tool:
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove trim panels for door pillar.
If necessary, remove air vent.
Move front seat upwards.
Release screw (1) on front seat.
Installation:
Replace screw.
Tightening torque.
Feed out belt anchor fitting (2).
Fig. 2: Identifying Seat Belt Bolts
Release screws (2).