BMW X5: Replacing Rubber Mounts On Both Tension Struts
BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2023 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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