IMPORTANT:
- The trailing arm must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
- If the trailing arm is bent, the control arm/wheel carrier screw connection must be renewed.
Necessary preliminary work:
Unscrew nuts (1).
Pull out bolt towards front.
Installation note: Note direction of insertion of bolts.
Replace screw and nut.
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Slacken nut (2).
Move screws toward the rear.
Remove trailing arm (3) downward.
Installation note: The trailing arm must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward! Note direction of insertion of screw.
Replace screw and nut.
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Propeller shaft assembly: Replacing flexible disc for front propeller shaft
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove PROPELLER SHAFT at transmission and center bearing.
Remove complete propeller shaft (F06, F10, F12, F13 - S63).
NOTE:
To protect universal joints, tie back propeller shaft in area of center mount.
Release screws and remove flexible disc (1) from ...