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Originally Posted by FunfDreisig
The two main parts resources are —
for the front end
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par...W-X5_35d&mg=31
and the rear end
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par...W-X5_35d&mg=33
Both pages include “repair kits” which include the parts used in many common repairs.
There are a lot of “bushings” in the both the front and rear suspension. Almost all of them have actual metal bushings, surrounded by rubber which is molded into or pressed into the metal suspension part. Several of the larger bushings contain a vicious fluid.
It is not easy to diagnose a failed bushing by sound. The more common technique is to jack the X5 up, do a visual inspection (e.g. cracked rubber, leaking viscous fluid) and check for play using a pry bar.
Funf Dreisig |
So the techies looked at it and, you were right - they said the GUIDE Supports need replacement.
Curiously however, they list several other parts, which I am very skeptical about and would love to hear your opinions:
- Left Swing Part (a 600$ part)
- Swing Support RH (not sure what this is - also about 700$)
- Support Bearing Flange
- Guide Support Lower Part
- Guide Support Upper part
- "Support"
- Articulated Disk
- rear "z links"
- Additional Shock Absorber
I'm honestly not sure all this stuff requires replacement, or if the dealer just wants to make some money :-(
Opinions appreciated.