Rear Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION
The rear suspension is the 'integral" multi-link design taken from the E38/E39 vehicles. The X5 with the M62TU engine and A5S 440 Z transmission uses the EHC (air spring) suspension system. The EHC functions the same as the E39 Sport Wagon with only minor differences to the components and layout of the system. The rear struts on the X5 are mounted to the body instead of the sub-frame.







The rear axle sub-frame is mounted to the body through four bushings (larger than E38) for increased load and comfort. The rear differential is mounted through three rubber bushings - two in the front and one hydromount in the rear. The wheel bearings are similar to the E39 but incorporate different seals - designed for off-road use.

REAR AXLE TECHNICAL DATA
TRACK: 1576 mm
TOE-IN: 18'
CAMBER: 1° 50'

New special tools are available for adjusting the rear suspension due to the limited space.

REAR SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT
As with other BMW multi-link suspensions the X5 rear suspension is adjustable {or Camber and Toe-in Due to the limited space special tools have been produced for aligning the rear suspension.







The Toe-in is adjusted through the eccentric bushings at the upper control link arm.







The Camber is adjusted at the lower control arm mount.