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 Left Or Right Front Seat
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front head restraint.
WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag
modules and
pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt
pretensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.
Removing And Installing/Replacing Carbon Canister
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear right wheel arch trim.
Unlock quick-release fasteners (1) and disconnect vent lines.
Release screws (2) and remove carbon canister (3).
Installation:
Tightening torque 16 13 1AZ.
Fig. 27: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners, Screws And Carbon Canister
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