Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW X5 (E53) 4.8 is, BMW X5 (E53) 3.0 d, BMW X5 (E53) 4.4 i, BMW X5 (E53) 3.0 i, BMW X5 (E53) 4.6 is, BMW X5 (E53) 3.0 d View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – BMW X5 E53. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
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
Replacement: strut mount – BMW X5 E53. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the right and left shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • Both mounts of the rear shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
  • Please note: all work on the car – BMW X5 E53 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW X5 E53
  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
    Remove the support from under the stub axle.
    Replacement: strut mount – BMW X5 E53. Tip:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
    Step 12
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    Lower the car.
  9. 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
    Unscrew fixing bolts of the protective cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Step 16
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    Remove the cover of the boot side lining.
  12. Step 17
    Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.
    Step 18
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    Remove the protective cover.
  13. Step 19
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    Remove the clips. Use a flat screwdriver.
  14. Step 20
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    Remove the protective cover.
  15. Step 21
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
  16. Step 22
    Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 23
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use an adjustable wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  17. Step 24
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  18. Step 25
    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 26
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #19. Use an adjustable wrench.
  19. Step 27
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    Remove the shock absorber upper mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  20. Step 28
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    Install the shock absorber upper mount.
  21. 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.
  22. Step 30
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  23. Step 31
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. BMW X5 E53
  24. Step 32
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    Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
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