WARNING: Danger of injury! Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform and critically injuring other persons.
When supporting components, make sure that:
IMPORTANT: Before lowering/removing front axle support: Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for raising the vehicle In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on vehicle.
Load spring strut domes with sand bags.
WARNING: SECURE ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION WITH SPECIAL TOOL to prevent it from falling down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove both engine mounts from front axle carrier.
Remove steering box .
Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE.
Take the front axle support off the special tool with a helper and set onto a suitable support.
Installation note: Use previous front axle support as a template for modifying or replacing small parts.
After installation:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Center console assembly: Replacing center mount gaiter
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove PROPELLER SHAFT.
NOTE: The propeller shaft is balanced.
The front and rear propeller shafts must be reassembled in the same position.
Detach gaiter (1) from groove (2).
Mark front propeller shaft (3) and rear propeller shaft (4) in one plane.
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