IMPORTANT: After completing work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL and top up if necessary.
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
NOTE: Replace output flange only together with a new radial shaft seal.
Procedure for removing output flange is identical to replacing RADIAL SHAFT SEAL.
Installation note:
Determine and note down dimension A of output flange (old and new).
Determine and note down dimension B of output flange (old and new).
Determine old dimension C, thickness of shim.
Installation note:
Calculate thickness of new shim:
1. Add old dimension A of output flange (previous) and old dimension C of shim Then subtract old dimension B from old result A+C 2. Subtract dimension B from dimension A of output flange (new) 3. Then subtract result of step 2 from result of step 1.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Axle mounting: Replacing left or right rear axle support compression strut
IMPORTANT:
Observe safety information for raising the vehicle
Driving without compression struts is not permitted!
Risk of damage!
The rear axle support must be supported at the front if both compression struts need to be
replaced.
Release screws (1).
Release screw (2).
Install ...