BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing left or right trailing arm
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:
- Only on left side at ride height sensor: Release JOINTED ROD AT TRAILING ARM .
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 .
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 ...
Replacing rubber mount for trailing arm in wheel carrier
Special tools required:
0 496 553
0 496 554
2 293 777
2 293 768
2 293 772
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove REAR WHEEL .
Remove ...
Other materials:
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Loading: Determining the load limit
1. Locate the following statement on your vehicle's
placard:
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the vehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers ...