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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5 and 2002 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

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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).

Fig 2: Removing Central Bolt

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Remove hub for vibration damper.

Installation:

Align groove in hub for vibration damper to featherkey.

Install hub (1) for vibration damper.

Fig 3: Installing Hub For Vibration Damper

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NOTE: Lines on oil-water heat exchanger and water hoses remain connected.

Release screw (1) and expansion rivet (2), remove mounting plate with oil-water heat exchanger from radiator.

Fig 4: Remove Mounting Plate With Oil-Water Heat Exchanger From Radiator

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Installation:

Replace central screw.

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

Fig 5: Aligning Dowel Pin In Special Tool

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Pull mounting plate downwards as far as water hoses permit.

Feed in special tool 11 2 450 between oil-water heat exchanger (1) and engine carrier.

Fig 6: Feeding Special Tool Between Oil-Water Heat Exchanger And Engine Carrier

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Installation:

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.

Tighten down central bolt (1) to joining torque.

Tightening torque,

refer to 11 23 2AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 4.6L .

Fig 7: Installing Central Bolt

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Installation:

Place special tool 11 3 460 on special tool 11 2 450.

NOTE: Special tool 11 3 460 is magnetic.

Fig 8: Placing Special Tool 11 3 460 On Hub

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Installation:

Select 0° location and mark on insertion nut. Tighten the central screw with torsion angle.

Fig 9: Tightening Central Screw With Torsion Angle

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Tightening torque,

refer to 11 23 2AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 4.6L .