BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing a control arm
Release screw.
Installation note:
Replace screw.
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
IMPORTANT: When installing, ensure that the tapered side of the bearing bush is connected first toward the wheel carrier.
Slacken nut (1).
Unscrew bolt towards rear and remove control arm (2).
Installation note:
Bolt head must point to rear.
Replace screw and nut.
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Replacing a ball joint in lower steering stub/wheel carrier
Special tools required:
0 496 553
2 293 777
2 293 775
2 293 776
0 496 554
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove CAMBER ARM.
Remove ...
Replacing an upper wishbone
IMPORTANT:
The wishbone must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
If the wishbone is bent, the screw connection ...
Other materials:
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Driving: Engine stop
Hints
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., cannot
start the engine.
Apply parking brake and further secure
the vehicle if needed.
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; otherwise,
the vehicle could roll. On ste ...