Car rear suspension BMW X5 E53

Rear Axle — Design Description
rear axle (pic. 14.1) sprung, with gearbox (final drive), hypoid type model «188k» with M54, M57, M62 and N62 engines and models «215k» with M57TU engine. The...

Rear Suspension Specifications
Rear suspension specifications are based on a vehicle with a full fuel tank and a load distribution as follows: 68 kg front seats; 68 kg in the middle of the...

Changing the oil in the rear axle gearbox
When restoring the oil level and replacing it in the rear axle gearbox, it is necessary to use only certified brands of oils for hypoid gears, such as: BMW...

Replacing the rear axle gearbox
The design of the rear axle gearbox and drive shafts (semiaxes) shown in figure 14.6. Removal of the rear axle gearbox must be carried out in the following...

Replacement of an epiploon of a flange of a leading gear wheel of the main transfer
The location of the rear axle gearbox oil seals is shown in Figure 14.8. The main gear drive gear flange oil seal must be replaced in the following order....

Replacing the drive output shaft and its stuffing box
Attention! Carry out work on replacing the oil seal on a cold engine, as there is a risk of burns from the exhaust system. Output shaft design (axle shafts)...

Replacement of a sealing lining of a back cover of a reducer
In case of increased oil consumption or its leakage in the area of the rear axle gearbox, it is necessary to check the gearbox seals (pic. 14.21). Replacement...

Replacement of rubber-metal hinges
Replacing the rubber-metal hinges for mounting the rear axle gearbox must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures «33.3.231», «33.3.232»....

Drive Shaft Replacement
Attention! Driveshaft replacement work (axle shafts) only be carried out on a cold engine. Drive shaft replacement (1, see fig. 14.16) rear wheel and its...

Replacing the rear suspension arms
A general view of the layout of the rear axle levers is shown in Figure 14.39, a detail of the rear suspension linkage system is shown in Figure 14.3. When...

Rocker arm replacement
Rocker arm replacement (15, see fig. 14.3) on a car with an air spring, it is necessary to carry out in the following order. Jack up the car and remove the...

Integral Arm Replacement
Integral arm replacement (4, see fig. 14.3) on a car with a spring spring, it is necessary to carry out in the following order. Hang the car, remove the wheel...

Wishbone Replacement
On a vehicle with an air spring, the control arm must be replaced in the following order. Remove the fuse for the air supply system and release the pressure in...

Guide arm replacement
Guide arm replacement (6, fig. 14.3) must be done in the following order. Remove the wheel, on a spring-sprung vehicle, disconnect the shock absorber from the...

Replacing the rear axle beam assembly
Removing the rear axle beam assembly must be carried out in the following order. Hang the car, remove the wheels and driveshaft. Remove the wire retainer on...

Integral Arm Lower Ball Joint Replacement
The replacement of the lower ball joint of the integral arm in the bearing support must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures «33.3.333»,...

Replacing the wheel bearing support
Removing the wheel bearing support must be carried out in the following order: remove the axle shaft; turn off the air suspension and relieve pressure; remove...

Replacement of rubber-metal hinges of the rear axle beam
Replacing the rubber-metal hinges of the rear axle beam must be carried out in the following order. Prepare fixtures «33.4.140», «33.4.145», «33.4.148»,...

Replacing the wheel bearing and axle shaft flange
The design of the wheel hub bearing is shown in Figure 14.52. Attention! When removing the flange, the wheel hub bearing is damaged, the bearing must be...

Replacing the rear suspension strut
The design of the rear suspension strut with a spring spring is shown in Figure 14.5. Note. The need to replace one or two suspension struts can only be...

Replacing the rear shock absorber spring
Replacing the rear shock absorber spring must be carried out in the following technological order: remove the wheel; disconnect the brake caliper from the...

Replacing the anti-roll bar
The design of the vehicle's anti-roll bar is shown in Figure 14.59. Replacement of the anti-roll bar must be carried out in the following order. Remove wheel,...

Replacement of racks of fastening of a bar of the stabilizer
Replacement of racks of fastening of a bar of the stabilizer it is necessary to carry out in a following order. Loosen the nut (arrow, fig. 14.60). Loosen the...

Ride Height Measurement
The ride height measurement must be carried out with it normally loaded and the actual height determined (A, see fig. 13.45) between the lower edge of the wing...

Replacing the protective covers of the drive shaft
The design of the protection of the hinges of equal angular velocities (SHRUS) drive shaft of the rear wheels is shown in Figure 14.16. The technology for...

The moments of connection of elements of a back suspension bracket
The upper support of the suspension strut to the wheel arch - 56 Nm. Strut strut cylinder rod to shock strut upper support: nut M14 - 64 Nm. Suspension strut...

Troubleshooting shock absorber and rear axle
Table 14.2. Troubleshooting shock absorbers Fault Cause of failure Troubleshooting Shock absorber breakdowns fender faulty check auxiliary spring, replace if...