Transmission & Engine Mount Replacement
 

Hi Everyone,
As I'm getting some kind of jolt, at low gear, together with some blunt clunking noise, I think it's time to replace these mounts on my 2004 X5, 3.0i. However I couldn't find anything directly related out there. Each model seems to be very different.
I'm seeking your help to pointing me toward some resource so I can complete this job successfully.
Thanks

Transmission & Engine Mount Replacement
 

I had the same. I bought subframe bushings and the tool just before the car was "totaled". I would check on what moves with a remote camera possibility or just lay on the ground and have somebody neck up and switch to drive near you too watch what moves. Use a very bright light to help.

You could set a phone on the ground with video recording to do solo.

The number one cause is rear subframe bushings. So if those aren't relatively fresh, you probably just need to replace them.

What tool do you need? and do you know of any video clip or step by step instruction that you're aware of.
Same for the engine mounts.
Thanks

It's a custom bushing press just for e53. I don't think it works with e70 so I likely have a set of new bushings and the unused bushing press.

My x5 is e53. Thing is I live in Canada.
Is the bushing press a must. Can't be done without?

I need to do this. Get a clunk going from forward to reverse and vice versa at low speed. Especially when cold.

If you have the tool, it's super easy to do. Just change them in place.

Do people sell the tool kit off after they do their subframe bushings? I am looking on ebay and can only find new ones. Looks like you can buy cheap chinese ones for $75ish or nice ones for $250ish?

[mention]crystalworks [/mention] do you already have the tool and/or bushing? I have them never installed.

It's weird but I rarely see them on eBay when they are really single use item. Most e53 can live their entire life on two sets.

I have a nice tool $150 originally. Unused as my bushes never changed since the car was totaled first.

I would agree, it seems like the tool you'd buy once and then resell because you'll likely never need it again. Anyways, I may reach out to you later this year if/when I get some time to do my bushings. I think that is the cause of the thud I get when starting out from a stop.

They say that's the prime suspect though I think the dif mounts just as or more like likely. I would maybe tape an iphone taking video of each to see what moves.