BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing rear left or right spring strut shock absorber

BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual / Driveline+Axles / Shock absorber / Removing and installing rear left or right spring strut shock absorber

NOTE: With full spring deflection, the coil spring may touch the gaiter, depending on the design.

This is not a fault!

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment trim panels .
Secure spring strut against dropping.
Remove CAMBER ARM.

Release screw (1).

Installation note: Replace screws.

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After completing work:

Perform WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK .

Information on replacing shock absorbers

Situation: When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, limit values exceeded on the shock tester), often both shock absorbers on ...

Replacing rear left or right spring strut shock absorber

Special tools required: 31 3 340 31 3 341 31 3 353 33 0 040 WARNING: Before using the special tool 31 3 340 take care to read throu ...

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