NOTE: With full spring deflection, the coil spring may touch the gaiter, depending on the design.
This is not a fault!
NOTE: Work is identical to REMOVING AND INSTALLING SPRING STRUT !
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Wheels: Checking wheel rim for lateral and radial runout
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove WHEEL.
Check WHEEL for lateral and radial runout.
Remove Tire from disc wheel.
Remove dirt from rim base and rim flange.
IMPORTANT: Disc wheels are not allowed to be repaired!
Mount disc wheel in balancing machine.
Use suitable wheel centerin ...