2015 X5 35d xdrive engine removal

[liebherr_guy]

Hey fellas, Im new to this world . I just bought me an X5 35d and 4 months later it is making timing chain noises.

my question is, Does anybody have documents on how to remove the engine? i went to the BMW TIS site and could not figure out how to find that info (Im kinda an idiot FYI)

Im in the beginning process of the job , but just didnt want to get too deep in the weeds and get stuck somewhere.

Im a heavy equipment mechanic, so im a little out of comfort zone. I prefer dozers and excavators but I also dont want to pay the multi thousands of dollars to get it done somewhere else.

It is a diesel, it has the all wheel drive, I believe it is the F15 N57 model.

thanks in advanced!!!

[RED_Y_]

Download ISTA so you can have it by your car in the offline mode so you can find torque specs and procedures right away. Official BMW TIS site is very expensive.

[liebherr_guy]

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Download ISTA so you can have it by your car in the offline mode so you can find torque specs and procedures right away. Official BMW TIS site is very expensive.

And this will give me step by step instructions on engine removal?

[RED_Y_]

Yes, ISTA is internal BMW software and it has all information.

[tlow98]

Also, it most easily goes out the bottom. If you drop from the bottom you basically need to disconnect the struts, top a-arms, driveshaft, cooling lines, all electronics, and the trans mounts.

Leave the subframe and suspension attached to the engine.

Once the entire powertrain is removed then unbolt the motor from the trans if you need to do that. I don’t know much about the n57 and if the timing is on the front or rear of the motor.

And yes, ISTA is most helpful.prolly easier to buy a cheap copy on eBay. That way you have vendor support (kind of)

[liebherr_guy]

Originally Posted by tlow98

Also, it most easily goes out the bottom. If you drop from the bottom you basically need to disconnect the struts, top a-arms, driveshaft, cooling lines, all electronics, and the trans mounts.

Leave the subframe and suspension attached to the engine.

Once the entire powertrain is removed then unbolt the motor from the trans if you need to do that. I don’t know much about the n57 and if the timing is on the front or rear of the motor.

And yes, ISTA is most helpful.prolly easier to buy a cheap copy on eBay. That way you have vendor support (kind of)

I hear that , but i dont have a car lift. thanks for the tip

[tlow98]

Originally Posted by liebherr_guy

I hear that , but i dont have a car lift. thanks for the tip

Then it’s time to either build some wooden supports for the whole car or remove the whole front end and pull it out that way.

[liebherr_guy]

Originally Posted by tlow98

Then it’s time to either build some wooden supports for the whole car or remove the whole front end and pull it out that way.

that sounds crazy. Im looking for a guide to pull the engine or a step by step process. the coolers are already out of the way.

[RED_Y_]

Originally Posted by liebherr_guy

that sounds crazy. Im looking for a guide to pull the engine or a step by step process. the coolers are already out of the way.

ISTA is your best bet, here is how it looks.

[liebherr_guy]

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

ISTA is your best bet, here is how it looks.

thanks, that is what I need . I hate to be that guy that keeps asking but do you have a link where I can purchase ? when I use the google machine , it is a little overwhelming with what is available

[RED_Y_]

Originally Posted by liebherr_guy

thanks, that is what I need . I hate to be that guy that keeps asking but do you have a link where I can purchase ? when I use the google machine , it is a little overwhelming with what is available

You can ask here:
https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/i...?nested_view=1
Or DM shawnsheridan on this forum.


P.S. I can't DM you yet since you have a low post count, send me a message when you get a chance.

[liebherr_guy]

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

You can ask here:
https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/i...?nested_view=1
Or DM shawnsheridan on this forum.


P.S. I can't DM you yet since you have a low post count, send me a message when you get a chance.

Got ya. thanks. I cant PM either. according to the top of the website. I have to do a number of posts and wait 7 days.

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by liebherr_guy

Got ya. thanks. I cant PM either. according to the top of the website. I have to do a number of posts and wait 7 days.

Yes, now only at Day 3.