BMW X5: Replacing Rubber Mounts For Front Axle Carrier In Both Lower Control Arms
Special tools required:
- 31 4 151
- 31 4 152
- 31 4 153
IMPORTANT: For reasons of driving dynamics, the rubber mounts may only be replaced in pairs (refers to left and right control arms)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Check ball joint of both control arms while installed, replace lower control arm if necessary.
- Remove both lower control arms.
Press rubber mount with special tools 31 4 151 and 31 4 152 out of control arm.
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Fig. 44: Identifying Reinforcement Plate And Bolt
IMPORTANT: Use rubber mount with spline teeth (1)!
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Fig. 45: Identifying Spline Teeth
Installation:
Keep rubber mount (1) and bushing in control arm clean and free from oil and grease.
Press rubber mount (1) (from chamfered end of control arm bushing) with special tools 31 4 152 and 31 4 153 into control arm bushing as far as it will go.
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Fig. 46: Identifying Rubber Mount And Special Tool (31 4 153)
After installation:
- Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering.
REPLACING RUBBER MOUNTS FOR SPRING STRUT HOLDER IN BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS
Special tools required:
- 31 4 151
- 31 4 152
- 31 4 154
IMPORTANT: For reasons of driving dynamics, the rubber mounts may only be replaced in pairs (refers to left and right control arms)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Check ball joint of both control arms while installed, replace lower control arm if necessary.
- Remove both lower control arms.
Press rubber mount with special tools 31 4 151 and 31 4 152 out of control arm.
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Fig. 47: Identifying Special Tool (31 4 152)
Installation:
Keep rubber mount (1) and bushing in control arm clean and free from oil and grease.
Press rubber mount (1) (from chamfered end of control arm bushing) with special tools 31 4 152 and 31 4 154 into control arm bushing as far as it will go.
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Fig. 48: Identifying Special Tool (31 4 154)
After installation:
- Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering.
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Removing And Installing/Replacing
Complete Front Left Or Right Spring Strut Holder
Special tools required:
31 2 230
31 5 220
WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Necessary prelim
Replacing Rubber Mounts On Both Tension Struts
Special tools required:
31 3 032
33 3 322
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Check wheel control joints of tension struts while installed, replace
tension struts if necessary.
Remove tension strut
Wheel Bearings And STU
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SWIVEL BEARING
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove wheel bearing.
IMPORTANT: Secure swivel bearing against falling out.
Replacement only: Remove brak
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Removing And Installing Front Left Side Panel
Observe gap dimensions.
CAUTION: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front bumper trim.
Remove wheel arch cover at front.
Remove trim for cover on side member.
Remove trim on wheel arch.
Remove gutter strip.
Fig. 180: Identifying Front Side Panel Bolts
Replacing Light Bulb(s) For Left Or Right Rear Light
WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior
lights).
Rear light in side panel:
Remove flap in luggage compartment trim panel.
Turn socket housing and pull out of rear light.
NOTE:
Bulb, adaptive brake light
Bulb, reversing light
Bulb, brake light
Bulb, turn indicator light
