BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing rubber mount for trailing arm in wheel carrier
Special tools required:
- 0 496 553
- 0 496 554
- 2 293 777
- 2 293 768
- 2 293 772
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove REAR WHEEL .
- Remove TRAILING ARM.
- Remove CAMBER ARM FROM WHEEL CARRIER.
Withdrawing rubber mount: Pull out rubber mount with special tools 0 496 553, 0 496 554, 2 293 777 and 2 293 768 against direction of travel (F).
Installing rubber mount: Pull in rubber mount (1) against direction of travel (F) with special tools 0 496 553, 0 496 554, 2 293 777 and 2 293 772 up to limit position.
Replacing left or right trailing arm
IMPORTANT:
The trailing arm must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
If the trailing arm is bent, the control a ...
Replacing rubber mount for wishbone in wheel carrier
Special tools required:
0 496 553
0 496 554
2 293 768
2 293 777
2 293 770
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Release WISHBONE ON WHEEL CA ...
Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Body repair instructions: Notes for repairing aluminum rims
In general, the economic viability must be checked prior to the repair.
It is possible to repair the following damage (applies to cast aluminum rims labelled as AlSi7 AlSi11,
AlSi12):
Depth of the damage in the aluminum at maximum 1 mm
Distance of the damage from the outer rim edge at maxim ...