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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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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Intermediate stop
Refueling
Fuel cap
1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear
edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or
Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Shock Absorber
NOTE: Read and comply with Information on replacing shock
absorbers.
Version with Vertical Dynamics Management:
IMPORTANT: Handle the spring strut with care so as to avoid damaging
the control unit (1)
and control valve (2).
Fig. 112: Identifying Control Unit And Control Valve
Necessary prelimina
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