Situation: When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, etc.), often both shock absorbers on the axle in question are replaced.
Effect: This is not necessary for technical reasons and causes the manufacturer not to recognize the unnecessarily removed shock absorbers as defective parts. Unnecessarily high costs for the customer can be avoided by replacing the shock absorber on one side only.
Procedure: If one shock absorber is damaged, it is only necessary to replace both shock absorbers when the car has driven in excess of 80 000 km.
Exception: On all M-GmbH models, when a limit value is exceeded on one side, it is still necessary always to replace both shock absorbers on the relevant axle.
INSTRUCTIONS (CHASSIS COMPONENTS MADE OF ALUMINIUM)
Due to the chemical and corrosion characteristics of aluminium, always comply with the following points when handling aluminium components:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Automatic transmission: Test cable
Test cable Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Test cable, 10-pin) For Jatco gearbox (AMP plug connection)
Storage Location
Y1
SI number
02 01 93 (649)
Test cable Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Test cable 48-pin) For Jatco transmission (German plug connection)
Storage Location
W 2..
NOTE: (Test cable, 8-pin) F ...