BMW X5: Stabilizer Bar
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT STABILIZER
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front wheels
- Remove front underbody protection
- Remove front right wheel arch cover (front section)
- Remove radiator air duct
- Remove right brake air duct with holder
- Remove heat exchanger from front axle carrier and tie up.
- Disconnect pressure line for power steering from front axle carrier
- Remove both stabilizer links from stabilizer
Release screws (1).
Remove both retaining brackets of stabilizer (2).
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Fig. 98: Identifying Retaining Brackets Of Stabilizer And Screws
Installation:
Align retaining bracket (1) so that tapped holes are situated in middle of elongated hole.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 99: Identifying Retaining Bracket
Remove radiator box from engine carrier, extend out, press upwards and support with workshop jack.
IMPORTANT: Do not damage coating of stabilizer.
Remove stabilizer towards front.
Installation:
Check rubber mounting of radiator box for correct seating.
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Fig. 100: Identifying Radiator Box
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PUSH ROD (STABILIZER LINK) FOR LEFT/RIGHT STABILIZER
IMPORTANT: Observe safety when raising the vehicle.
Do not mix up stabilizer links
- Stabilizer link for conventional stabilizer
- Stabilizer link for active stabilizer
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Fig. 101: Identifying Stabilizer Link For Conventional And Active Stabilizer
Unscrew nut (1).
Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 102: Identifying Self-Locking Nut
Unscrew nut (1).
Remove stabilizer link (2).
Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 103: Identifying Stabilizer Link And Nut
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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
Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Differential
WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from fal
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General Information On Braking In New Brake Discs / Brake Pads
IMPORTANT: After completing work:
Carry out function check on brake analyzer (test stand) to ensure
that the
brakes complies with legal requirements.
Carry out test braking while driving at low speed; the
effectiveness of the
brakes may be reduced during the initial braking operations.
Exa
Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Seat
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front head restraint.
WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag
modules and
pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt
pretensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.
