BMW X5: Replacing Shaft Seal For Left Output Shaft
Special tools required:
- 31 4 160
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove left output shaft.
Lever shaft seal (1) out of front differential with a screwdriver (2).
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Fig. 113: Identifying Shaft Seal And Screwdriver
Installing shaft seal:
NOTE: The installation protective ring (1) serves to protect the sealing lips on shaft seal (2) when the output shaft is being installed.
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Fig. 114: Identifying Shaft Seal And Protective Ring
IMPORTANT: Installation protective ring must not slip out of shaft seal!
Drive in shaft seal with special tool 31 4 160 as far as it will go.
Carefully remove special tool 31 4 160.
Open installation protective ring (1).
Check front differential oil level , correct if necessary.
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Fig. 115: Identifying Protective Ring And Special Tool (31 4 160)
REPLACING O-RING FOR FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ON RIGHT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front differential.
Remove O-ring (1) with a suitable tool from front differential.
Installation:
Insert O-ring (1) in groove and coat with front differential oil.
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Fig. 116: Identifying Front Differential O-Ring
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Differential With Bearing
REPLACING SHAFT SEAL FOR RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT
Special tools required:
31 4 160
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove right output shaft.
Lever shaft seal (1) out of bearing block with a screwdriver
Replacing Shaft Seal For Left Output Shaft
Special tools required:
31 4 160
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove left output shaft.
Lever shaft seal (1) out of front differential with a screwdriver (2).
Fig. 122: Identifying Shaft Seal A
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Seat Rails On Left Or Right
Front Seat (Normal/Electric)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front seat.
Remove lower strap (belt tensioner).
Remove drive unit for longitudinal seat adjustment.
WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag
modules and
pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of
Side Member Cover
Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!
Following new body parts are required:
