Special tools required:
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.
Load the luggage compartment with a minimum of 100 kg before lowering/removing the rear axle support. This prevents the vehicle from tilting or sliding off the vehicle hoist! When supporting components, make sure that:
IMPORTANT: Before lowering/removing rear axle support: Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for raising the vehicle In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on vehicle.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Unlock plug connection on ride height sensor and disconnect.
Unclip cable for pulse sensor and ride height sensor/brake pad wear sensor on camber link/wheel carrier.
Engage special tool 31 5 251 with a 2nd person helping completely on workshop jack 00 2 030 .
Insert special tools 31 5 255 in telescopic supports of a profile rail pair.
Insert special tools 31 5 253 in telescopic supports of other profile rail pair.
NOTE: In a profile rail pair, two profile rails are connected to one another by gearing.
The jacking points on the left side are shown.
Align special tools 31 5 251 , 31 5 253 and 31 5 255 to rear axle support.
Support rear axle support by operating workshop jack 00 2 030 .
IMPORTANT: The center of gravity of the rear axle must be positioned centrally over the workshop jack.
Use tensioning strap 33 5 206 to lash rear axle support to special tool 31 5 251 ! Release screws (1).
Release screws (2) and remove stop plate and compression strut.
Lower rear axle support.
Installation note:
Check threads for damage; if necessary, repair with HELICOIL THREAD INSERTS .
Replace screws (2).
Turn in all screws, first tightening screws (2) and then tightening screws (1).
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Electronic chassis alignment: Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin
Danger of injury!
Contact with eyes or skin may result in injury!
Possible symptoms are:
Impaired sight
Irritation of the eyes
Reddening of the skin
Rough and cracked skin
Protective measures/rules of conduct:
Wear safety goggles
Wear oil-resistant protective gloves
Observe co ...