IMPORTANT:
- The toe link must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
- If the toe link is bent, the control arm/wheel carrier screw connection must be renewed.
NOTE: If the toe link is detached from the rear axle support, it will be necessary to carry out the wheel alignment procedure .
Necessary preliminary work:
Open clips and remove cable for pulse generator.
Installation note:
Replace defective clamps.
Release screw (1).
Installation note:
Replace screw.
The toe link must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward! Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Mark position of eccentric adjustment washer to rear axle support to simplify subsequent adjustment of rear axle.
Release nut (2) and remove screw.
Installation note:
Replace nut.
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Installation note: When installing, ensure that the tapered side of the bearing bush is connected first toward the wheel carrier.
After installation:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Rear trim panel: Replace tail panel outer section and inner section
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
STRIP DOWN vehicle
Observe procedure of REPAIR STAGE 3.
Following new body parts are required:
(1) Rear trim, outer skin
(2) Rear trim, inner
(3) Luggage compartment floor, left and right
Following CONSUMABLES are required:
Remove tail panel outer ...