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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for X5 (E53) and other BMW models

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Replacement: strut mount – BMW X5 E53. Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      Copper grease
                    
                      Combination spanner #19
                    
                      Combination spanner #21
                    
                      Combination spanner #22
                    
                      Drive socket # 10
                    
                      Drive socket # 13
                    
                      Drive socket # 22
                    
                      HEX bit no.H5.
                    
                      HEX bit no.H7.
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – BMW X5 E53. Tip:

The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW X5 E53. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW X5 E53
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Step 9

Detach the brake hose from the shock strut. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 10

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 13

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.

Step 14

Remove the fastening bolt.

Step 15

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW X5 E53. AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure that the steering knuckle is supported.
Step 16

Lower the car.

Step 17

Open the bonnet.
Step 18

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 19

Unscrew the bolts and remove the windshield washer tank. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW X5 E53. AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 22

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 23

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW X5 E53. Professionals recommend:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 24

Compress the spring.

Step 25

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 26

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H7.
Step 27

Release the coil spring.

Step 28

Remove the top strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW X5 E53. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 29

Clean the mounting seat of the shock strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 30

Install a new top shock strut mount.
Step 31

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW X5 E53. Tip from AUTODOC:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 32

Decompress the spring.

Step 33

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 34

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 35

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

AUTODOC recommends:
BMW X5 E53 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 36

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 34 Nm torque.
Step 37.1

Install the windshield washer tank and tighten the bolts.

Step 37.2

Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 38

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 39

Close the hood.
Step 40

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 41

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 42

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 43

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 44

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.

Step 45

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 46

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a drive socket #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 250 Nm torque.
Step 47

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.

Step 48

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 49

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 50

Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
Step 51

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 52

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: strut mount – BMW X5 E53. Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 53

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. BMW X5 E53
Step 54

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 55

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 140 nm torque.
Step 56

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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