BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing an upper wishbone
IMPORTANT:
- The wishbone must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
- If the wishbone is bent, the screw connection between the control arm and wheel carrier must be replaced.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove REAR WHEEL .
Release left and right screws (1). Slide anti-roll bar (2) forward.
Installation note:
Replace screws.
Release nut (1) and remove screw towards front.
Installation note:
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Replace screw and nut.
Release nut (1) and remove screw towards front.
Remove wishbone (2).
Installation note:
The wishbone must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward! Raise wheel carrier using workshop jack.
Bolt heads face in forward direction.
Replace screw and nut.
After installation:
- Carry out wheel alignment procedure .
Replacing a control arm
Release screw.
Installation note:
Replace screw.
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
IMPORTANT:
When installing, ensure th ...
Replacing left or right trailing arm
IMPORTANT:
The trailing arm must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
If the trailing arm is bent, the control a ...
Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Wheels: Checking wheel rim for lateral and radial runout
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove WHEEL.
Check WHEEL for lateral and radial runout.
Remove Tire from disc wheel.
Remove dirt from rim base and rim flange.
IMPORTANT: Disc wheels are not allowed to be repaired!
Mount disc wheel in balancing machine.
Use suitable wheel centerin ...
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