IMPORTANT:
- Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
IMPORTANT: Applicable to vehicles from 08/2011 Remove transmission oil sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
Installation note: The transmission oil sump must be renewed every time it is removed.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Release screws (1) (M6x20).
Release screw (2) (M6x59).
Carefully unlock connector (3) with screwdriver.
Carefully pull out oil accumulator.
IMPORTANT: Mounting bolts of oil accumulator must be replaced after removal.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Control arms and struts: Replacing a ball joint in lower steering stub/wheel carrier
Special tools required:
0 496 553
2 293 777
2 293 775
2 293 776
0 496 554
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove CAMBER ARM.
Remove TRAILING ARM.
Pull out ball joint:
Pull out ball joint with special tools 0 496 553, 2 293 777 , 2 293 775 and 0 496 553 in direction of travel ...