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Engine and Gearbox Suspension - Repair (m54) BMW X3 E83

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22 11 001 Replacing right engine mount (M54)

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove reinforcement plate.
  2. Release engine mounts on left and right from above. Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ/2AZ. Refer to «ENGINE AND GEARBOX SUSPENSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES»(/bmw/x3/e83-2003-2006/remont/mechanical/#engine-and-gearbox-suspension-tightening-torques-m54) .
  3. Raise engine approx. 30 mm. Operation is described in Securing engine in installation position. Refer to «SECURING ENGINE WITH SPECIAL TOOL IN INSTALLATION POSITION (M54)»(/bmw/x3/e83-2003-2006/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-m54__securing-engine-with-special-tool-in) .

Release screws (1) and remove engine mount.

Scheme 449

Scheme 449

Tightening torque 22 11 1AZ. Refer to ENGINE AND GEARBOX SUSPENSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Installation

Ensure correct position of heat shield.

Installation

Lug (1) of engine mount must point to middle of vehicle.

Scheme 450

Scheme 450

Engine mount designations

Right engine mount: Even component number

Left engine mount: Odd component number

22 11 011 Replacing left engine mount (M54)

Note. Operation is identical to Replacing right engine mount. Refer to 22 11 001 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (M54) .

22 11 100 Replacing right engine support arm

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Secure engine in installation position. Refer to «SECURING ENGINE WITH SPECIAL TOOL IN INSTALLATION POSITION (M54)»(/bmw/x3/e83-2003-2006/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-m54__securing-engine-with-special-tool-in) .
  2. Remove underbody protection.
  3. Remove reinforcement plate.

Release nut (1) and screws (2).

Scheme 451

Scheme 451

Remove engine support arm.

Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ/3AZ. Refer to ENGINE AND GEARBOX SUSPENSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

22 11 110 Replacing left engine support arm (M54)

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Secure engine in installation position. Refer to «SECURING ENGINE WITH SPECIAL TOOL IN INSTALLATION POSITION (M54)»(/bmw/x3/e83-2003-2006/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-m54__securing-engine-with-special-tool-in) .
  2. Remove reinforcement plate.
  3. Remove oil dipstick guide tube. Refer to «11 43 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL DIPSTICK (M54/56)»(/bmw/x3/e83-2003-2006/remont/mechanical/#engine-repair-m54__11-43-000-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Release nut (1) and screws (2).

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Scheme 452

Remove engine support arm (3).

Tightening torque 22 11 2AZ/3AZ. Refer to ENGINE AND GEARBOX SUSPENSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

22 31 001 Replacing rubber mount for transmission mounting

Special tools required

  1. 22 1 011
  2. 22 1 014
  3. 22 1 016
  4. 22 1 021
  5. 33 3 144

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove complete exhaust system. Refer to «18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (M54)»(/bmw/x3/e83-2003-2006/remont/exhaust/#exhaust-system-repair__18-00-020-removing-and-installing) .
  2. Remove heat shield.
  3. Support transmission with hydraulic lifter.

Unfasten screws and remove transmission cross-member.

Scheme 453

Scheme 453

Tightening torque 27 00 10AZ. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Position special tool 22 1 016 on opening (2) and twist in screw (3) hand-tight against housing.

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Scheme 454

Pull out rubber mount with special tools 22 1 011 / 33 3 144 and nut (1).

Nut (1) = M 12x1.5 nut

Installation

Arrow on rubber mount must point to arrow on housing.

Scheme 455

Scheme 455

Coat housing bore and rubber mount with Circolight, refer to BMW Parts Service.

Insert special tool 22 1 014 with pins into openings of rubber mount.

Scheme 456

Scheme 456

Draw in rubber mount with special tools 22 1 014 / 22 1 021/33 3 144 and nut (1).

Nut (1) = M12x1.5

Scheme 457

Scheme 457

22 31 050 Replacing cross-member for transmission mounting

Operation is identical to Replacing rubber mount for transmission mounting. Refer to 22 31 001 REPLACING RUBBER MOUNT FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING .

22 32 001 Replacing rubber mount for transmission mounting

Special tools required

  1. 22 1 011
  2. 22 1 014
  3. 22 1 016
  4. 22 1 021
  5. 33 3 144

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove complete exhaust system. Refer to «18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (M54)»(/bmw/x3/e83-2003-2006/remont/exhaust/#exhaust-system-repair__18-00-020-removing-and-installing) .
  2. Remove heat shield.
  3. Support transmission with hydraulic lifter.
  4. Remove transfer box. Refer to «ATC 400 X-DRIVE TRANSFER CASE»(/bmw/x3/e83-2003-2006/remont/transfer-case/#removal-installation-x3-transfer-case__atc-400-x-drive-transfer-case) .

Position special tool 22 1 016 on opening (2) and twist in screw (3) hand-tight against housing.

Scheme 458

Scheme 458

Pull out rubber mount with special tools 22 1 011 / 33 3 144 and nut (1).

Nut (1) = M 12x1.5 nut

Installation

Arrow on rubber mount must point to arrow on housing.

Scheme 459

Scheme 459

Coat housing bore and rubber mount with Circolight, refer to BMW Parts Service.

Insert special tool 22 1 014 with pins into openings of rubber mount.

Scheme 460

Scheme 460

Draw in rubber mount with special tools 22 1 014/ 22 1 021 / 33 3 144 and nut (1).

Scheme 461

Scheme 461

Nut (1) = M12x1.5