IMPORTANT: For the initial filling of a new replacement front axle differential, the gearbox is filled with 600 ml oil! If oil is filled up to the lower edge of the oil filler opening, the gearbox would be overfilled and in rare individual cases oil could emerge from the ventilation opening on the front axle differential.
WARNING: Danger to life! SECURE ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION to prevent it from falling down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
IMPORTANT: Grip front axle differential firmly while releasing last bolt in order to avoid damage caused by the differential falling.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Troubleshooting: Battery replacement information
A vehicle battery is constructed for the installation location and the individual power requirements of the
particular vehicle. These individual power requirements depend on the motorization and different types of
equipment. The individually assigned vehicle battery is the ideal compromise betwe ...