BMW X3 (F25) Service & Repair Manual: Stabilizer bar
- Removing and installing/replacing rear anti-roll bar
- Replacing anti-roll bar link for anti-roll bar on left or right
- Replacing both rubber mounts for anti-roll bar mounting
Removing and installing/replacing rear anti-roll bar
- Remove BOTH ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS FROM ANTI-ROLL BAR.
- Lower REAR AXLE SUPPORT.
NOTE: To simplify the graphic, anti-roll bar removal is shown on the removed rear axle.
Release screws (1).
Remove both RUBBER MOUNTS FROM ANTI-ROLL BAR.
Turn anti-roll bar (2) and remove from the side.
Installation note:
Check both rubber mounts for damage and replace if necessary.
Keep retaining bracket, rubber mount and stabilizer clean and free from oil and grease.
Replacing anti-roll bar link for anti-roll bar on left or right
Release nuts (1); if necessary, grip at inner Torx socket.
Release screw (2).
Remove anti-roll bar link (3).
Installation note: Replace self-locking nut and screw.
Replacing both rubber mounts for anti-roll bar mounting
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove REAR WHEELS .
Release screws (1).
Pull off retaining bracket (2), open rubber mount (3) at slot and remove.
Installation note:
Keep retaining bracket (2), rubber mount (3) and anti-roll bar clean and free from oil and grease.
Clean rear anti-roll bar on both sides.
Position rubber mount on rear anti-roll bar.
Mount retaining bracket (2) on rubber mount (3).
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 ...
Rear axle
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BMW X3 (F25) Service & Repair Manual > Suspension: Tire mounting paste
1.0 TIRE MOUNTING PASTE
Use only a lubricant specifically designed for this purpose (former BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 288).
Wurth Tire Mounting Paste Part No. 892800
Silicone sprays are not acceptable, as they are extremely slippery and don't dry. If applied to the tire bead, it is
likely tha ...