BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing/replacing guide joint in swivel bearing
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove TENSION STRUT FROM GUIDE JOINT.
IMPORTANT: Check the rubber gaiter and circlip for damage! When removing and installing the trailing link, check the seat of the circlip seal between the trailing link and the wheel control joint and replace the wheel control joint if needed!
Release screw (1).
Remove guide joint from swivel bearing.
Installation note:
Rework thread in swivel bearing.
Keep guide joint and bore hole in swivel bearing clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace microencapsulated screw.
Removing and installing left or right wishbone
Special tools required:
31 2 242
31 2 246
31 2 240
NOTE:
If the wishbone is detached from the front axle support, it will be necessary to ...
Removing and installing/replacing left or right trailing link
Special tools required:
31 2 242
31 2 246
31 2 240
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove FRONT WHEEL .
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
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Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Wheels with tires: Adapter
Adapter AM
NOTE: For rim support, model series: E39PL
Adapter Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE:
(BMW adapter kit for wheel bolts) for loosening/tightening wheel bolts with a
security code. Adapter kit comprising 20 adapters for BMW vehicles.
SI number
01 13 06 (275)
Adapter AM
NOT ...