How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 3.0d BMW X5 E53
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW X5 (E53) 3.0d, BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is, BMW X5 (E53) 3.0i, BMW X5 (E53) 4.4i, BMW X5 (E53) 3.0d, BMW X5 (E53) 3.0i … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW X5 E53. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Adjustable wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW X5 E53. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW X5 E53. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW X5 E53. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 9
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    Support the stub axle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 10
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the support from under the stub axle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    BMW X5 E53 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  9. Step 12
    Lower the car.
    Step 13
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    Open the boot lid.
  10. Step 14
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    Remove the boot front lower lining.
  11. Step 15
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    Unscrew fixing bolts of the protective cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 16
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    Remove the cover of the boot side lining.
  13. Step 17
    Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.
    Step 18
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    Remove the protective cover.
  14. Step 19
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    Remove the clips. Use a flat screwdriver.
  15. Step 20
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    Remove the protective cover.
  16. Step 21
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
  17. Step 22
    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 23
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #19. Use an adjustable wrench.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW X5 E53. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  18. Step 24
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  19. Step 25
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Use a flat screwdriver.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  20. Step 26
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  21. Step 27
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  22. Step 28
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – BMW X5 E53. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber cautiously tight when screwing in the fastening bolts.
  23. Step 29
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    Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  24. Step 30
    Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
    Step 31
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    Install the protective shock absorber mounting cap.
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