Jacking (rear)

JonM · 10-14-2016, 06:27 AM

I had to jack up the rear end of the car and put it on jackstands last night. Have not seen any posts on how to do that and google could not find any, so here are some pics and a post on it. I used the rear subframe, not the differential.

5tony · 10-14-2016, 08:26 AM

Thanks for posting this! Is the place where the wood block touches the subframe fairly flat?

JonM · 10-14-2016, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 5tony

Thanks for posting this! Is the place where the wood block touches the subframe fairly flat?

Yes, it is. Perfect spot. You probably don't need the wood block, but I did it to spread the load just a little better.

5tony · 10-14-2016, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JonM

Yes, it is. Perfect spot. You probably don't need the wood block, but I did it to spread the load just a little better.

Sounds good. Thanks!

stewy604 · 10-14-2016, 10:21 AM

Good call on the wood block. Quick and easy way to get the entire rear off the ground.

JonM · 10-14-2016, 10:25 AM

I assume there is a center lifting puck in the front of the car, but I haven't looked or tried it yet. Anyone?

E90Fleet · 10-14-2016, 12:30 PM

Approved F15 Trolley jack lift points

JonM · 10-14-2016, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Approved F15 Trolley jack lift points

Supercool, thank you!! I thought they would follow suit with the other newer cars and say the diff is OK. That is certainly easier than what I did. The outboard rear subframe points are an option too.

Maverik259 · 08-01-2018, 05:18 PM

Sorry to bring up an old threat but just wanted to clarify cuz with the dual exhaust and DHP I can't get to the subframe to jack up the rear.

Anyone get any suggestions. I know you can jack up on the "final drive" but not the "differential case" wtf does that mean exactly?

Maverik259 · 08-01-2018, 05:26 PM

So I get not to lift on the fins themselves but is just to the driver side ok?

Maverik259 · 08-01-2018, 07:07 PM

Lol cmon no one?! Well I guess technically too late anyway as I've jacked it up from that spot. I guess we'll see if anything brakes.

turboawd · 08-02-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

Lol cmon no one?! Well I guess technically too late anyway as I've jacked it up from that spot. I guess we'll see if anything brakes.

Hard to see in your pics. But looks like you're lifting on the differential. Should be ok. The block is definitely necessary.

DuSh · 08-02-2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

Lol cmon no one?! Well I guess technically too late anyway as I've jacked it up from that spot. I guess we'll see if anything brakes.

Yeah, I searched all over internet, but couldn't find any definitive answer. X5 with DHP and rear center jack point is a extremely rare combo as it turns out lol. You are in uncharted territory man.

Maverik259 · 08-02-2018, 12:28 PM

So is my life. Installing my oem X5 hitch and painting my exhaust and rear calipers.

Talk about lost. My driver side exhaust tip won't stop drying grey. And I can't get one of the plugs on the oem wire harness to fit inside the hole in the subframe to save my life.

NERO X · 04-12-2020, 11:00 PM

Hey Maverik, I have the same rear combo as you and would appreceate a follow up to confirm if lifting the rear like you did caused any issues.

Qsilver7 · 04-13-2020, 04:35 PM

Is there a reason that the info from the BMW TIS (see post #7 above) that says that you can lift from the rear diff (just be careful not to put weight on the COVER of the rear diff) isn't enough to go on?

Just asking...only because it seems clear to me....plus we just had this discussion about a little over a week ago.

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Using a diagram of the rear diff from one of the online part database sites can reveal the answer...item #1 is the cover...it is located at the rear of the diff:

And if sections #3 in the TIS diagram may still be confusing some...take note that there are TWO arrows pointing toward the rear diff. The one circled in green shows where to lift...the one circled in red shows where NOT to lift.

timing-chain · 12-12-2020, 09:07 PM

Qsilver7, thanks for the clarification on the diagram: the original was not obvious!

Qsilver7 · 12-13-2020, 11:53 AM

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5tony Lieutenant 146 Rep 499 Posts Drives: '21 M5/'15 X5 35i/'88 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	Thanks for posting this! Is the place where the wood block touches the subframe fairly flat? __________________
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Jacking (rear)

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Maverik259 Major General 4140 Rep 7,159 Posts Drives: F90 M5 / F15 50i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 [10.00] 2014 X5 50i [0.00]	Sorry to bring up an old threat but just wanted to clarify cuz with the dual exhaust and DHP I can't get to the subframe to jack up the rear. Anyone get any suggestions. I know you can jack up on the "final drive" but not the "differential case" wtf does that mean exactly? __________________ '07 Yamaha R1 (sold) '06 C55 AMG (sold) ‘?20 M5, MP Carbon Pro Spoiler, MP Carbon Diffuser, MP Black grille and gills, MP Carbon Mirrors, CF side sills, 789M w/ Ti studs, eventuri, Dinan X pipe '14 X5 50i (wife’s now)
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Maverik259 Major General 4140 Rep 7,159 Posts Drives: F90 M5 / F15 50i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 [10.00] 2014 X5 50i [0.00]	Lol cmon no one?! Well I guess technically too late anyway as I've jacked it up from that spot. I guess we'll see if anything brakes. __________________ '07 Yamaha R1 (sold) '06 C55 AMG (sold) ‘?20 M5, MP Carbon Pro Spoiler, MP Carbon Diffuser, MP Black grille and gills, MP Carbon Mirrors, CF side sills, 789M w/ Ti studs, eventuri, Dinan X pipe '14 X5 50i (wife’s now)
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