IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Unlock connector (1) and remove.
Unscrew nuts.
Remove oil level sensor (2).
Installation note:
Clean sealing surface on oil sump.
Replace seal on oil level sensor.
An excessively low torque value will result in oil leaks.
An excessively high torque value will result in damage to the oil level sensor.
Top up engine oil.
NOTE: Check stored fault message.
Delete fault memory.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Control arms and struts: Replacing a ball joint in lower steering stub/wheel carrier
Special tools required:
0 496 553
2 293 777
2 293 775
2 293 776
0 496 554
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove CAMBER ARM.
Remove TRAILING ARM.
Pull out ball joint:
Pull out ball joint with special tools 0 496 553, 2 293 777 , 2 293 775 and 0 496 553 in direction of travel ...