Necessary preliminary work:
IMPORTANT: Check the rubber gaiter and circlip for damage! When removing and installing the trailing link, check the seat of the circlip seal between the trailing link and the wheel control joint and replace the wheel control joint if needed!
Release screw (1).
Remove guide joint from swivel bearing.
Installation note: Rework thread in swivel bearing.
Keep guide joint and bore hole in swivel bearing clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace microencapsulated screw.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Front axle: Gauge
Gauge AM
NOTE:
(test gauge) For checking the trailing link for distortion when repairing accident
damage
SI number
01 23 97 (246)
Consisting of:
1. Gauge
NOTE: (test gauge) For right and left-hand trailing link
2. Shaped part
NOTE:
(shaped part) For trailing links without date st ...