Necessary preliminary work:
IMPORTANT: Check the rubber gaiter and circlip for damage! When removing and installing the trailing link, check the seat of the circlip seal between the trailing link and the wheel control joint and replace the wheel control joint if needed!
Release screw (1).
Remove guide joint from swivel bearing.
Installation note:
Rework thread in swivel bearing.
Keep guide joint and bore hole in swivel bearing clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace microencapsulated screw.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Body repair instructions: Frame alignment control dimensions, body
Dimensions in mm.
Measurement tolerances:
≤ 1000 mm Â+- 1.5 mm
≥ 1000 mm Â+- 2.5 mm
The control points shown serve to check the body and the set of attachments.
The specified dimensions/measurements refer to the center point of the bore/screw.
Underbody view 1
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