Special tools required:
IMPORTANT: Vehicles must not be driven without tension struts.
Driving without trailing links may damage the vehicle body.
trailing links can be secured with screws or nuts.
Screws must be tightened to specified torque and then tightened down to specified angle of rotation with special tool 00 9 120 .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Release screws (1).
Lever out cable clip (2).
Remove cover (3).
Unfasten cable clip (3).
Release screws (1).
Remove trailing link (2).
Installation note: Replace screws (1), tighten to specified torque and then to angle of rotation.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Rear axle: Spring cups
Spring cups AM
NOTE: (spring cup, top)
Spring cups Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: Discontinued, can only be ordered using complete tool
SI number
01 01 07 (333)
Spring cups AM
NOTE: (spring cup, bottom)
Spring cups Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: Discontinued, can only ...