BMW X5: Replacing Rubber Mounts On Both Tension Struts
Special tools required:
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
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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Special tools required:
52 0 050.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front seat.
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.
Remove inner cover on front seat.
WARNING: US/CDN front passenger seat (with OC3 mat) only:
To avoid damaging the OC3 mat, it is essential to carry out the following
IMPORTANT: After completing work, check gear oil level, see
Replenishing /Changing
Transfer Case Oil (ATC 700) and top up if necessary.
Use only the approved gear oil in this transfer box.
NOTE:
Operations for removing output flange are identical to replacing
radial
shaft seal.
Installatio