Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
IMPORTANT: Secure swivel bearing against falling out.
Slacken nut (1).
Pull out screw (2) with cable clip (3) toward the rear.
Expand swivel bearing with special tool 31 2 230 .
Remove swivel bearing from spring strut.
Installation note:
Keep press fit of swivel gearing and spring strut in lower area clean and free from oil and grease.
Screw head must face opposite to the direction of travel.
Replace screw and nut.
IMPORTANT: When replacing spring strut/swivel bearing, the tightening sequence must be adhered to.
Tightening sequence:
Installation note:
Align positioning pin (1) on spring strut to swivel bearing. Slide spring strut into swivel bearing to the limit position.
Replacement:
After installation:
Removing and installing/replacing left or right swivel bearing
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
If necessary, remove visual protection cap (1).
Release collar bolt (1), press brake pedal to floor for this purpose.
Installation note:
IMPORTANT: Note on installation for spur gearing must be observed without fail!
Installation note:
IMPORTANT: Secure swivel bearing against falling out.
Slacken nut (1).
Pull out screw (2) with cable clip (3) toward the rear.
Expand swivel bearing with special tool 31 2 230 .
Remove swivel bearing from spring strut.
Installation note:
Keep press fit of swivel gearing and spring strut in lower area clean and free from oil and grease.
Screw head must face opposite to the direction of travel.
Replace screw and nut.
IMPORTANT: When replacing spring strut/swivel bearing, the tightening sequence must be adhered to.
Tightening sequence:
Installation note:
Align positioning pin (1) on spring strut to swivel bearing. Slide spring strut into swivel bearing to the limit position.
Replacement:
After installation:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Front axle repair instructions: Lifting the vehicle using a vehicle hoist
WARNING: Danger to life!
Read and follow operating instructions for vehicle hoist.
Do not exceed approved load-carrying capacity and load distribution of vehicle
hoist.
Weight compensation may be necessary due to the loading situation of the
vehicle.
This also applies in the event of con ...