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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake
expand_moreBleed valve
Code range 11 mm 8.8511.8 lbf⋅ft
Code range 7 mm 2.583.69 lbf⋅ft
Code range 9 mm 5.168.11 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreBrake hose
expand_moreAll other modifications
At the brake caliper 29.5 lbf⋅ft
At the brake line 10.33 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Clean the components and do not grease.
Front axle brake caliper mounting support 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Front axle brake disc 11.8 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Wheel speed sensor 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle steering
Lower steering column joint 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Remove the clamping screws.
expand_morePressure line at steering gear
M14 24.34 lbf⋅ft
M16 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M18 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreReturn line to steering gear
M14 24.34 lbf⋅ft
M16 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M18 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSteering gear
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace bolts.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreSteering gear heat protection plate
3.0 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.5–2006.12) 5.53 lbf⋅ft
Track rod end on stub axle 59 lbf⋅ft
Track rod end on track rod 37.62 lbf⋅ft
Track rod on steering gear 81.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod 47.2 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
expand_moreSuspension strut
On chassis 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
On stub axle 184.39 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
Central nuts 309.78 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
Support joint at the stub axle 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace bolts.
Support joint at the transverse control arm 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
At the subframe 121.7 lbf⋅ft
Replace bolt.
expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws and nuts.
Second stage 90±15°
On stub axle 59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
expand_moreUpper front transverse control arm
At the subframe 43.52 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
On stub axle 41.3 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreTire pressure sensors
Torx screws 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Replace the screw.
Union nuts 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Wheel attachment 95.88110.63 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2001 BMW X5 user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW X5 service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2001 BMW X5 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

BMW X5 First generation model years

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