IMPORTANT: When working on the oil, coolant or fuel circuit, you must protect the alternator against dirt contamination.
Cover alternator with suitable materials.
Failure to comply with this procedure may result in an alternator malfunction.
Necessary preliminary work:
NOTE: The oil pressure switch is located beneath the high pressure pump.
IMPORTANT: A small amount of engine oil emerges when oil pressure switch is removed.
Have a cleaning cloth ready.
Release connector and remove.
Release oil pressure switch.
Installation note: Replace sealing ring.
Reassemble the vehicle.
Check engine oil level.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Final drive with cover: Replacing radial shaft seal for input flange of rear axle differential
Special tools required:
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IMPORTANT:
Use only approved gearbox oils. See REAR AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the rear axle final drive!
Necessary preli ...