BMW X5: Wheels
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Checking Front And Rear Wheel For Face And Radial Runout
Special tools required:
36 1 030
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Check wheel bearings
Lift vehicle.
Check wheel with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture) for lateral runout.
If applicable, r
Stationary Wheel Balancing
Special tools required:
36 1 010
36 1 020
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove wheel
IMPORTANT: Use only BMW-approved balance weights.
Remove any fitted balancing weights, stones in tread patter
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Gaskets And Seals
Head Gasket
The head gasket design on the N54 is unique to that engine.
It features a multi-layer steel design. There is no silicone rubber perimeter
"shelf" as on the N52. This is not
needed due to the aluminum block on the N54.
The N52KP and N51 engines are still using the head gasket that is f
Replacing Crankshaft Pulse Generator (N52, N52K, N51, N53)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
IMPORTANT: Aluminum-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum
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