BMW X5: Shock Absorber
BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2024 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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Opening Adhesive Bonds
1. Opening spot-weld bonds
Set punch mark in center of weld spot. Set 8 mm dia. weld spot drill bit
on punch mark and drill
through top metal sheet.
Or open weld spot with Vario Drill spot welding cutter (refer to WORKSHOP
EQUIPMENT &
PLANNING CD, Chapter 7).
NOTE: Because the weld spo
Mount for trailer hitch
General information
The mount for the trailer hitch is located on the
rear of the vehicle.
Information on suitable trailer hitches is found on
the underside of the mount, see arrow.
Remove the ball head when driving without a
trailer or load carrier.
Safety information
Warning
During driving, hig
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