BMW X5: Shock Absorber
BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Rear Axle / Shock Absorber
- Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Shock Absorber
- Replacing Rear Left Or Right Thrust Bearing For Spring Strut/Shock Absorber
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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.
E32, E34, E38, E39:
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
Replacing Rear Left Or Right Thrust Bearing For Spring Strut/Shock
Absorber
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear shock absorber.
Unscrew nut (1).
Remove joint disc (2), support bearing upper section (3) and support bearing
flange (4).
Installation:
Insert support bea
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Changing Front Differential Oil
WARNING: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Use only the approved front differential oil in this front
differential.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage
to the
Front Axle Overview
Fig. 3: Front Axle Overview
Overview of front differential/output shafts
Front axle support
Stabiliser
Tension strut / rubber mount
Stabilizer link
Layout of spring strut shock absorber
Reinforcement plate
Upper control arm
Swivel bearing
Wheel bearing
Spring strut holder
Lower contro
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