BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: With suspension
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT COIL SPRING
Installation note:
1. All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
2. Retaining elements on chassis and suspension and steering parts must be replaced.
IMPORTANT:
- Both coil springs on the relevant axle must be replaced in the event of corrosion breakage.
- The spring pads at the top and bottom must also be renewed when replacing the coil springs.
NOTE: The process is described in THE REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT.
After installation:
- Check headlight adjustment, correct if necessary.
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 ...
Stabilizer bar
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Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Struts with rubber mounts: Replacing rubber mount in left or right trailing link
Special tools required:
31 2 261
31 2 264
IMPORTANT: The rubber mounts are only permitted to be replaced once.
Carry out check:
There must always be a minimum amount of play in the guide joint.
1. Check guide joint play
NOTE:
Apply light pressure to the trailing link (in the ...