IMPORTANT: After completion of work, perform a functional check.
Necessary preliminary work:
Press plastic pin (1) together and press out.
Press out plastic pin (2).
If necessary, disconnect over-center helper spring.
Clutch hydraulic system remains connected! Remove clutch pedal.
Installation note: Replace plastic pins (1 and 2).
Installation note: Check bearing bushings (1) and replace if necessary.
Lightly grease bearing bushings (1).
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Final drive mounting: Replace the rubber mounts for the front of the rear axle final drive
suspension
Special tools required:
33 5 200
33 5 206
33 5 166
33 5 163
33 5 162
33 5 161
33 4 466
33 4 465
33 5 105
33 5 164
33 5 165
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove exhaust system .
Remove PROPELLER SHAFT AT FINAL DRIVE .
Position special tool 33 5 200 on workshop jack. ...