Situation:
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, etc.), often both shock absorbers on the axle in question are replaced.
Effect:
This is not necessary for technical reasons and causes the manufacturer not to recognize the unnecessarily removed shock absorbers as defective parts. Unnecessarily high costs for the customer can be avoided by replacing the shock absorber on one side only.
Procedure:
If one shock absorber is damaged, it is only necessary to replace both shock absorbers when the car has driven in excess of 80 000 km.
Exception: On all M-GmbH models, when a limit value is exceeded on one side, it is still necessary always to replace both shock absorbers on the relevant axle.
INSTRUCTIONS (CHASSIS COMPONENTS MADE OF ALUMINIUM)
Due to the chemical and corrosion characteristics of aluminium, always comply with the following points when handling aluminium components:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Steering and wheel alignment: Mandrel
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE:
(Drift) For driving the radial seal ring out of the bearing bush of the rack-and-
pinion hydraulic steering
Storage Location
C16
SI number
01 05 95 (932)
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Drift) for radial sealing ring in the valve body/steering box
Storage Lo ...