Special tools required:
IMPORTANT: The rubber mounts are only permitted to be replaced once.
Carry out check:
There must always be a minimum amount of play in the guide joint.
1. Check guide joint play
NOTE: Apply light pressure to the trailing link (in the area of the guide joint) in the horizontal and vertical directions.
2. Check screw connection (trailing link to guide joint) by tightening to 60 % of tightening torque 31 12 2AZ and listening for cracking sound.
Replacing rubber mount:
Using a press and special tools 31 2 261 and 31 2 264 , press rubber mount out of tension strut.
NOTE: Special tool 31 2 264 must be exactly flush with rubber mount bush.
Installation note:
Keep rubber mount and bushing in tension strut clean and free from grease.
Align rubber mount and trailing link with markings (K) and press into place.
Installation note: Protrusion (A) equally large.
REPLACING RUBBER MOUNTS ON BOTH TRAILING LINKS
NOTE: Procedure is described in 31 12 138 Replacing rubber mount in left or right trailing link.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Support members: Replacing engine support with left wheel arch in front of bulkhead
Observe procedure of REPAIR STAGE 3.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure .
Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.
Place vehicle on straightening bench.
Following new body parts are required (refer to OVE ...