Necessary preliminary tasks:
Release nuts (1) from footwell and detach adjustment lever.
Installation note:
Replace nut (1).
In installed or closed condition, the adjustment lever must be positioned parallel with the steering column!
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Operating fluids as of 11/2015: Hypoid oils for differential x5/x6 rear axle transverse moment distribution
(qmvh transmission)
Standard equipment: Series X6 - E71; X5M - F85; X6M - F86
Optional equipment: Series X5 - E70, F15, F16
NOTE: For capacities for rear axle differential, see Technical data.
General information about final-drive transmission oils
Final-drive and hypoid transmission oil must fulfil the follo ...