BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing left or right rear axle support compression strut
IMPORTANT: Observe safety information for raising the vehicle Driving without compression struts is not permitted! Risk of damage! The rear axle support must be supported at the front if both compression struts need to be replaced.
Release screws (1).
Release screw (2).
Installation note:
Replace screw.
Remove compression strut (3).
Installation note:
Check threads for damage; if necessary, repair with HELICOIL THREAD INSERTS .
Turn in all screws, first tightening screws (2) and then tightening screws (1).
Axle mounting
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Replacing two rubber mounts for rear axle carrier
Special tools required:
33 4 140
33 0 012
33 4 149
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2 293 785
2 208 576
2 155 744
2 208 574
2 293 788
2 293 790
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Body repair instructions: Notes for repairing aluminum rims
In general, the economic viability must be checked prior to the repair.
It is possible to repair the following damage (applies to cast aluminum rims labelled as AlSi7 AlSi11,
AlSi12):
Depth of the damage in the aluminum at maximum 1 mm
Distance of the damage from the outer rim edge at maxim ...
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