IMPORTANT:
- The wishbone must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
- If the wishbone is bent, the screw connection between the control arm and wheel carrier must be replaced.
Necessary preliminary work:
Release left and right screws (1). Slide anti-roll bar (2) forward.
Installation note:
Replace screws.
Release nut (1) and remove screw towards front.
Installation note:
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Replace screw and nut.
Release nut (1) and remove screw towards front.
Remove wishbone (2).
Installation note:
The wishbone must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward! Raise wheel carrier using workshop jack.
Bolt heads face in forward direction.
Replace screw and nut.
After installation:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Rear axle: Spindle
Spindle AM
NOTE: Discontinued, can only be ordered using complete tool
Spindle AM
NOTE:
Spindle F3 (M24/270mm) in connection with adapter kit 1 (BMW), (81 64 2 155
745) and MINI adapter kit (81 64 2 294 517) for removal and installation of wheel
bearings, propeller shafts and drive flanges. ...