11 23 031 Removing and installing/replacing hub for vibration damper (M62): Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, 2001 BMW X5, and 2000 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove fan cowl,

refer to 17 11 031 REPLACING FAN COWL (M62 / M54) .

Remove vibration damper,

refer to 11 23 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VIBRATION DAMPER (M62) .

NOTE: When releasing and tightening down the central bolt, you must support the special tool 11 2 450 on the engine carrier.
Accessibility is achieved after removal of the power steering pump and the mounting plate with oil-water heat exchanger from radiator.

NOTE: Lines of power steering pump, oil-water heat exchanger and water hoses remain connected.

Remove power steering pump from oil sump.

NOTE: Lines remain connected.

Crank engine at central bolt and align dowel pin (1) to bore in special tool 11 2 450.

Fig 1: Aligning Dowel Pin To Special Tool 11 2 450 Bore

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Screw down special tool 11 2 450 with hub for vibration damper.

NOTE: Protect engine bracket from damage.
Insert wood between engine support and special tool 11 2 450.

Release central bolt (1).

Remove hub for vibration damper.

Fig 2: Identifying Central Bolt

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.