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Old 02-20-2017, 09:58 PM
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Replaced the rear sub-frame bushings. Replaced the front and rear control arms. Replaced rear ball joints. Replaced integral links. Replaced swing arm bushings. Replaced rear torsion bar links. Wheel alignment tomorrow.
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Replaced the rear sub-frame bushings. Replaced the front and rear control arms. Replaced rear ball joints. Replaced integral links. Replaced swing arm bushings. Replaced rear torsion bar links. Wheel alignment tomorrow.
Phwoar! Someone has a car that'll drive like a new one!
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Old 02-20-2017, 10:43 PM
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Phwoar! Someone has a car that'll drive like a new one!
I'm hoping so. Wheel alignment is scheduled for tomorrow morning. We'll see then for sure. Right now the rear end is a little squirrely. It's definitely riding much better other than that.
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Old 02-21-2017, 12:29 PM
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Rebuilt the rear suspension. Since my X5 has always been in Texas there is no corrosion. All the bolts came loose with no trouble.

Replaced the transmission wiring harness due to erratic shifting- problem solved.
How did that harness connector look? Mine had enough dirt and grime in it to make a nice mud pie. Dealer tech said he'd seen several transmission harnesses and a lot of engine harnesses for the '02 model year that had no dielectric grease in the connectors - an apparent supplier "oversight".

Have to agree on how corrosion free the undercarriage stays in Texas though.

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Old 02-21-2017, 12:57 PM
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How did that harness connector look? Mine had enough dirt and grime in it to make a nice mud pie. Dealer tech said he'd seen several transmission harnesses and a lot of engine harnesses for the '02 model year that had no dielectric grease in the connectors - an apparent supplier "oversight".

Have to agree on how corrosion free the undercarriage stays in Texas though.

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I replaced the harness that is inside the transmission. The oil temp sensor that is part of the harness failed.
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Old 02-21-2017, 01:26 PM
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Dropped it off at the dealer to get the airbag replaced finally.

I also got a new X3 loaner. I am pretty unimpressed. Although the NBT, parking sensors, and 360 degree parking camera are nice.
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Phwoar! Someone has a car that'll drive like a new one!
full wheel alignment today. The "squirrely" rear end is gone and the car is driving like new. Its been raining here so I haven't been able to really put her through her paces, but it certainly seems waaaaaaaay better.
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full wheel alignment today. The "squirrely" rear end is gone and the car is driving like new. Its been raining here so I haven't been able to really put her through her paces, but it certainly seems waaaaaaaay better.
Who did you use for your alignment? I'm having a difficult time finding someone who actually knows how to do a good 4 wheel alignment locally.
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I have used both the dealer and more recently the Firestone tire store near me. Newer stores have the equipment. Alignment is guaranteed for 12 months. Both show you the before and after so you can see how they did. Was just there yesterday for final step of rear suspension rebuild.
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Who did you use for your alignment? I'm having a difficult time finding someone who actually knows how to do a good 4 wheel alignment locally.
Five Points Tire in Redwood City.
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