Special tools required:
Installation note:
1. All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
2. Retaining elements on chassis and suspension and steering parts must be replaced.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! When the output shaft is removed from the wheel bearing, the tripod (2) can be pulled out of the joint housing (1) and fall into the rubber gaiter (3). In this event, it will be necessary to install a new output shaft because the tripod (2) can jam or a roller of the tripod (2) can slip off the moulding. The roller would then be located in the gaiter (3) or bellows and result in rapid failure.
Secure spring strut against falling out.
Release screw (1) on strut.
Unfasten screws (2).
Installation note:
Replace screws.
For support bearings that have already been installed, do not use self-tapping screws.
If thread in support bearing is damaged, use Helicoil thread insert.
Remove spring strut with swivel bearing downwards out of wheel arch.
After installation:
Removing and installing complete left or right spring strut shock absorber
Special tools required:
Installation note:
1. All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
2. Retaining elements on chassis and suspension and steering parts must be replaced.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Secure spring strut against falling out.
Release screw (1) on strut.
Unfasten screws (2).
Installation note:
Replace screws.
For support bearings that have already been installed, do not use self-tapping screws.
If thread in support bearing is damaged, use Helicoil thread insert.
Remove spring strut with swivel bearing downwards out of wheel arch.
After installation:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Suspension: General information on final drive oil
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ON FINAL DRIVE OIL
Final Drive oil or hypoid gear lubricant must conform with the following requirements because of the high
loads which occur on the profiles of the hypoid gear teeth:
Load carrying capacity.
Sufficient protection against seizure.
Good wear protec ...