BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing a ball joint in lower steering stub/wheel carrier

Special tools required:

• 0 496 553
• 2 293 777
• 2 293 775
• 2 293 776
• 0 496 554

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove CAMBER ARM.
• Remove TRAILING ARM.

Pull out ball joint:

Pull out ball joint with special tools 0 496 553, 2 293 777 , 2 293 775 and 0 496 553 in direction of travel (F).

Pull out ball joint:

Pull in ball joint (1) with special tools in direction of travel 0 496 553, 2 293 777 , 2 293 776 and 0 496 554 until limit position.

After installation:

• Carry out wheel alignment procedure .