BMW X5: Stabilizer Bar
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR STABILIZER
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove both stabilizer links from stabilizer.
Release screws (1).
Replacement only: Remove both rubber mounts from stabilizer.
Turn stabilizer (2) and remove sideways.
Installation:
Check both rubber mounts for damage , replace if necessary.
Align stabilizer centrally.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 136: Identifying Screws And Stabilizer
REPLACING BOTH RUBBER MOUNTS FOR STABILIZER MOUNTING
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove stabilizer from rear axle carrier.
IMPORTANT: Circo Light must not be used between stabilizer and rubber mount!
Remove retaining bracket (1) and rubber mount (2) from stabilizer.
Installation:
Coat rubber mount with Circo Light to install retaining bracket.
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Fig. 137: Identifying Retaining Bracket And Rubber Mount
Installation:
Keep stabilizer clean and free of oil and grease.
Mount rubber mount (1) by way of slot (2) as pictured on stabilizer.
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Fig. 138: Identifying Rubber Mount Aligning Slot
REPLACING STABILIZER LINKS FOR STABILIZER
IMPORTANT: Observe safety when raising the vehicle
Unscrew nuts (1).
Remove stabilizer link (2).
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 139: Identifying Nuts And Stabilizer Link
Troubleshooting
REAR AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART FOR SHOCK ABSORBERS
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TROUBLESHOOTING SHOCK ABSORBER
Read and comply with Information on replacing shock absorbers.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART FOR SHOCK ABSORBERS
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Bonding Aluminum Parts
IMPORTANT: Conform with safety precautions!
Overview of topics:
Equipment
Best before date of consumables
Grinding and cleaning
Flame-coating
Primer coat
Gluing coat
Hardening times
Disposing
SEE MORE:
General information
The permissible trailer loads, axle weights, drawbar
node weights, and the permissible gross vehicle
weight are specified in the technical data.
The vehicle is equipped with an enhanced suspension
system on the rear axle and, depending
on the vehicle type, with a more powerful cooling
system.
When
Removing And Installing/Replacing Fiber - Optic Cable Connector
IMPORTANT: Comply with notes and instructions on handling
fiber-optic cables.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove side section on rear seat backrest on left.
Remove fiber optic cable (1) from holder (2).
Unlock fiber optic cable plug (3) and remove.
Fig. 75: Identifying Fiber Optic Cable, Fibe
