Special tools required:
IMPORTANT: Vehicles must not be driven without tension struts.
Driving without trailing links may damage the vehicle body.
trailing links can be secured with screws or nuts.
Screws must be tightened to specified torque and then tightened down to specified angle of rotation with special tool 00 9 120 .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Release screws (1).
Lever out cable clip (2).
Remove cover (3).
Unfasten cable clip (3).
Release screws (1).
Remove trailing link (2).
Installation note: Replace screws (1), tighten to specified torque and then to angle of rotation.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Rear axle: Mandrel
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Drift) For driving in the retainer on the rear axle shaft
Storage Location
X8
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE:
(Guide mandrel) For fitting differential gear shaft into rear axle final drive
Storage Location
X4
Mandrel Mechanical tool
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