BMW X5: Replacing Rubber Mounts On Both Tension Struts
BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Front Axle / Struts W. Rubber Mounts / 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 struts.
Using a press and special tools 33 3 322 and 31 3 032 , press rubber mount out of tension strut.
NOTE: Special tool 33 3 322 must be exactly flush with rubber mount bushing.
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Fig. 56: Identifying Special Tool (33 3 322)
Installation:
Keep rubber mount and bushing in tension strut clean and free from grease.
Align rubber mounts to each other using markings and press in. The deviation (A) must not exceed +- 5º.
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Fig. 57: Aligning Rubber Mounts Using Markings
Installation:
Protrusion (A) equally large.
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Fig. 58: Identifying Protrusion
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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
Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
Facts:
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, limit values
exceeded on the shock tester), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in question are replaced.
Consequence:
This is
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NOTE: To remove the exhaust manifolds, the engine must be secured in
the
installation position with the special tool and then the front axle bracket
lowered.
Remove right exhaust manifold.
After removing exhaust manifolds:
Reinstall front axle bracket provisionally and remove
Opening Plug Housings And Removing Contacts Of Different Plug
Systems
Special tools required:
61 0 300
61 0 400
61 1 150
Abbreviations and what they mean:
ABBREVIATIONS MEANINGS
Ultrasonic-welded connectors:
Ultrasonic-welded connectors (1) can be identified by the welds (2) on their
longitudinal side.
The contacts of these connectors cannot be replaced. Repl
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