Standard equipment: Series X6 - E71; X5M - F85; X6M - F86
Optional equipment: Series X5 - E70, F15, F16
NOTE: For capacities for rear axle differential, see Technical data.
General information about final-drive transmission oils
Final-drive and hypoid transmission oil must fulfil the following requirements for handling high loads as arise at the tooth flanks of the hypoid gear:
A brand-name hypoid transmission oil already possesses these and other characteristics thanks to its high concentration of EP agents (EP = Extreme Pressure).
Oil additives
All final drives are designed in such a way that there is absolutely no need to use oil additives. BMW is totally against the use of such additives. We will also accept no liability for any consequences resulting from the use of additives.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Control arms and struts: Removing and installing/replacing left or right camber arm
IMPORTANT:
If the camber arm is bent, the control arm/wheel carrier screw connection must be
renewed.
NOTE: If the camber arm is renewed, the wheel alignment .
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove REAR WHEEL .
Support wheel carrier with workshop jack!
Mark position of eccentric adj ...