X Series E70 X5 3.0Sd (M57T2) OFFRD
Remove underbody protection at front and rear.
Remove steering gear cover at top left and right.
Remove reinforcement plate.
Partially detach front left and right wheel arch covers (rear section)
in rear area.
Remove lower control arm from spring strut holder.
Version with active steering:
Disconnect plug connection (1) and unclip line (2) from front
axle carrier.
Release nuts and remove screws (1) towards bottom.
Tie up power steering gear (2).
Installation:
Replace screws and nuts.
Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ
.
If necessary, position special tool 00 2 040 with a 2nd person
helping on workshop jack 00 2 030 .
Insert special tools 31 4 051 and 31 4 100 into corresponding
mountings of special tool 00 2 040 .
Lower special tool 33 3 274.
RA Lowering/raising front axle carrier (special tool SWZ00-2040)
BMW AG - TIS
05.02.2013 04:05
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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