BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing/replacing trailing link on left or right spring strut dome
Special tools required:
- 00 9 120
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:
- Remove COWL PANEL COVER .
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.
Removing and installing complete left or right spring strut shock absorber
Special tools required:
31 2 230
Installation note:
All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
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Replacing front left or right spring strut (edc)
Special tools required:
31 3 340
31 3 341
31 3 355
33 0 040
31 0 040
WARNING:
Prior to each use of special tool 31 3 340 , it is ...
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Suspension: General information on high temperature multi-purpose grease
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ON HIGH TEMPERATURE MULTI-PURPOSE
GREASE
High temperature multi-purpose grease consists of a lithium complex soap in a mineral oil product with a
selected combination of additives. Extremely fine soap is contained in the oil, and serves as the basic
ingredient.
This ...