Replacing rubber-metal hinges of rods (BMW X5 E53)

This operation should be carried out after removing the traction from the front suspension, it is allowed to carry out work on the car. It is necessary to install rubber-metal hinges of the same brand simultaneously on both sides of the car and in the following order.

Prepare the devices "31.1.261" and "31.2.264", remove the rods and, using the devices (fig. 13.23), press the rubber-metal hinge out of the rod. In this case, the axes of the device and the hinge bushing must coincide.



Clean the parts thoroughly; there should be no traces of grease on the hinge or in the rod bore. Clean the rod journal and apply an antifriction compound to it for pressing.

Using the same tools, press in the new rubber-metal hinge, paying attention to its correct position, marking (K, Fig. 13.24) on the hinge must face the marking (K) on the rod. The maximum permissible non-flatness must not exceed 30.



When installing, maintain the dimension of the protrusion "A" (fig. 13.25), which should be equal to 12.5±0.7 mm. Maintain equal protrusion of the hinge from the tie rod journal.





Check and, if necessary, adjust the front wheel alignment angles.