BMW X5: Replacing Shaft Seal For Right Output Shaft
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove right output shaft.
Lever shaft seal (1) out of bearing block with a screwdriver (2).
Fig. 125: 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.
Fig. 126: 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).
Fig. 127: Identifying Protective Ring And Special Tool (31 4 4160)
After installation:
- Check front differential oil level , correct if necessary.
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Special tools required:
31 5 200
IMPORTANT: During removal Low Profile band clamp (dotted line) is
overstretched and must
not be reused!
Fig. 128: Identifying Clamp
Removing:
Place special tool 3
Special tools required:
33 2 111
33 2 115
33 2 116
33 2 117
33 2 118
33 2 160
33 2 201
33 2 202
33 2 203
33 2 205
33 2 207
33 2 208
33 5 070
WARNING: Risk of injury!
It is not permitted
Special tools required:
31 4 170
Remove front wheel.
IMPORTANT: Expand turning lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread
when releasing collar nut.
Release collar nut (1), press brake pedal to fl
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Fig. 262: Overview Of Windscreen Wiper, Windscreen Washer And Headlight
Washer Systems
Rear window wiper blade
Wiper arm for rear window wiper
Rear window wiper motor
Spray nozzle for rear window washer system
Wiper
NOTE: If the guide arm is detached from the rear axle carrier, it is
necessary after
reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear wheel.
Deactivate and empty air spring system.
Unscrew nut (1).
Remove guide arm (2) from wheel carrier.
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