BMW X3 (F25) Service & Repair Manual: Steering and wheel alignment
- Adapter
- Basic body
- Bush
- Clamp
- Device
- Extractor
- Gauge
- Holder
- Mandrel
- Open-end wrench
- Outpusher
- Pin wrench
- Screw
- Spindle
- Synchronising key
- Tool
Adapter
Adapter AM
NOTE: (Adapter) inner 1/2" - outer 3/8"
Adapter Mechanical tool
NOTE: For measuring the coefficient of friction on the steering box.
Storage Location
A11
Adapter cable Minimum set: Measuring and testing equipment MP
NOTE: (V adapter cable 8-pin) For troubleshooting for steering column module
Storage Location
N208
SI number
02 06 01 (763)
Basic body
Basic body Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
Basic body AM
NOTE: (Basic body)
BOLT
Bolt AM
NOTE: (Pressure pin) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only
Bolt AM
Replaced by: 83300492036
NOTE: (Measuring bolt) Discontinuation and replaced by 32 2 140. (0 492 036)
Bush
Bush AM
NOTE: (slip bush) For fitting the snap ring to the lower steering shaft bearing - Model: 2500... 3.0 CSi Deletion, only available via tool set
Storage Location
A8
Bush Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Slip bush) For fitting steering angle sensor on steering column
Storage Location
A3
SI number
01 02 98 (302)
Bush Mechanical tool
NOTE: For installing the hub on the shaft of the power steering pump (vane pump) - From steering wheel mounting with screw
Storage Location
A14
Bush Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: (Slip bush)
Bush AM
NOTE: (slip bush) For fitting the snap ring when a flat nut is used for steering wheel mount - Model year: Up to 73, discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only
Storage Location
A8
Bush AM
NOTE: (slip bush) For fitting the snap ring when a stop nut is used for steering wheel mount - Model year: From 74 discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only
Storage Location
A8
Clamp
Clamp Minimum set: Mechanical tools Mechanical tool
NOTE: For locating electric motor on hydraulic unit valve body
Storage Location
B44
SI number
01 10 02 (907)
Clamp Minimum set: Mechanical tools Mechanical tool
NOTE: For locking middle position of steering box
Storage Location
B44
SI number
01 10 02 (907)
Device
Device Mechanical tool
NOTE: For holding down the drop arm when checking the mechanical play in the power steering box
Device Mechanical tool
NOTE: For holding down the drop arm when checking mechanical play in the hydro- steering gear - model year: from 82
Device Mechanical tool
NOTE: For holding down the drop arm when checking mechanical play in the hydro- steering gear - model year: up to 82
Device AM
NOTE: For removing and installing the fluid blocks in the track-rod arm
Storage Location
X6
Consisting of:
1. Mandrel
2. Holding sleeve
Device AM
NOTE: For removing and installing lock pin on steering column adjustment - replace steering column adjustment lever
Storage Location
A12
SI number
01 05 95 (932)
Consisting of:
1. Basic body
NOTE: (Basic body)
2. Tool
NOTE: (Shaped element) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only
3. Nut
NOTE: (Thrust nut)
4. Bolt
NOTE: (Pressure pin) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only
Device Mechanical tool
NOTE: For holding down the drop arm when checking the mechanical play in the power steering box
SI number
01 04 86 (566)
DOUBLE-HEAD BOX WRENCH
Double-head box wrench Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Open double ring spanner AF 17/19) For installing and removing the pipe bend on the power steering pump - model: 520, 525, 2500...3.3L, 2800CS, 2800CSA, 3.0CS, 3.0CSA
Storage Location
B10
EXTENSION
Extension Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: For torque wrench Available only as a complete tool set 32 3 150 (83 30 0 493 649) - as of 13.07.2012.
Extractor
Extractor Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: (extractor lower section)
Extractor Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: For pressing wheel control joint off wheel carrier E30 (325ix), E34 (525ix), E36, E46, Z1, Z3. For pressing track rod off wheel carrier E34 (525ix).
Storage Location
B12
SI number
01 04 92 (487)
Consisting of:
2 = Extractor
NOTE: (extractor lower section)
3 = Extractor
NOTE: (extractor upper part)
4 = Spindle
NOTE: (spindle with cylindrical pin)
1 = Screw
NOTE: (Pressure bolt) Replaced by 31 2 311 (0 495 800)
Extractor Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: (extractor upper part)
Fixture
Fixture Mechanical tool
NOTE: For supporting the rack-and-pinion steering during removal and installation
Gauge
Gauge Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: (Test gauge) For measuring the drop arm
Storage Location
C5
SI number
01 06 94 (801)
Consisting of:
1. Screw
2. RodNOTE: (Guide rod)
3. Measuring device
NOTE: (Sensor) Deletion, only available via tool set
Gauge AM
Replaced by: 83300492036
NOTE: (Test gauge) For measuring the drop arm - Replaced by 32 2 140. (0 492 036)
Consisting of:
1. Spindle
NOTE: Discontinuation and replaced by 32 2 140. (0 492 036)
2. Shaped part
NOTE: (Shaped part)
3. Bolt
NOTE: (Measuring bolt) Discontinuation and replaced by 32 2 140. (0 492 036)
HANDLE
Handle Mechanical tool
NOTE: For drift/rack-and-pinion steering
Storage Location
B16
C16
Holder
Holder Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Counter support) For drift 32 1 140 when driving out the radial shaft seal together with bearing from the bearing bush
Storage Location
A13
SI number
01 05 95 (932)
HOLDING SLEEVE
Holding sleeve AM
Holding sleeve AM
NOTE: (assembly sleeves) For fitting the snap rings to the steering shaft
Storage Location
A8
Consisting of:
1. Pipe
NOTE: (Impact rod) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only
2. Bush
NOTE: (slip bush) For fitting the snap ring when a flat nut is used for steering wheel mount - Model year: Up to 73, discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only
3. Bush
NOTE: (slip bush) For fitting the snap ring to the lower steering shaft bearing - Model: 2500... 3.0 CSi Deletion, only available via tool set
4. Bush
NOTE: (slip bush) For fitting the snap ring when a stop nut is used for steering wheel mount - Model year: From 74 discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only
Mandrel
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Drift) For driving the radial seal ring out of the bearing bush of the rack-and- pinion hydraulic steering
Storage Location
C16
SI number
01 05 95 (932)
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Drift) for radial sealing ring in the valve body/steering box
Storage Location
X8
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Drift) Drift for for driving in steering shaft guide bearing on E46 (new steering box). Series introduction 1998.
Storage Location
B16
SI number
01 02 98 (302)
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Drift) For driving out radial shaft seal in cylinder barrel
Storage Location
X8
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Drift) For fitting the radial seal in the transmission housing of rack-and-pinion steering
Storage Location
A15
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Drift) For driving the radial seal ring into the bearing bush (steering shaft) on the rack-and-pinion hydraulic steering
Storage Location
C16
SI number
01 05 95 (932)
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE: (drift) For fitting the radial sealing ring in the steering spindle housing of the rack and pinion power steering unit
Storage Location
C16
SI number
01 05 95 (932)
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Drift) For driving radial shaft seal into bearing bush of rack and pinion power steering unit
Storage Location
C16
SI number
01 05 95 (932)
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE: (drift) For driving out the radial sealing ring in the cylinder barrel, inside and outside
Storage Location
X8
Mandrel AM
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE: (drift) For radial sealing ring of the power steering
Storage Location
C16
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Drift) For driving in steering spindle bearing.
Storage Location
B20
SI number
01 11 06 (265)
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Drift) For roller bearing in the valve body of rack-and-pinion steering
Storage Location
X8
Mandrel Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Drift) For radial seal ring of inner steering sector shaft in steering box
Storage Location
A15
MEASURING DEVICE
Measuring device Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: (Sensor) Deletion, only available via tool set
NUT
Nut AM
NOTE: (Thrust nut)
Open-end wrench
Open-end wrench Mechanical tool
NOTE: (open-end wrench WAF 32) For adjusting telescopic spindle sliding force
Storage Location
Y3
Open-end wrench AM
NOTE: (Open-end spanner AF 22)
Open-end wrench Mechanical tool
NOTE: (open-end wrench WAF 27) For adjusting left track rod on rack
Storage Location
Y4
Open-end wrench AM
NOTE: (Open-end spanner AF 22) with inner reducer 1/2" - outer 3/8"
Consisting of:
1. Open-end wrench
NOTE: (Open-end spanner AF 22)
2. Adapter
NOTE: (Adapter) inner 1/2" - outer 3/8"
Open-end wrench insert Mechanical tool
NOTE: (open-end wrench insert WAF 32) For screwing track rod to rack
Storage Location
A11
Open-end wrench insert Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Open-end wrench insert) SW34 For releasing and tightening down track rod connection to steering gear (rack)
Storage Location
A84
SI number
01 01 04 (065)
Outpusher
Outpusher Mechanical tool
NOTE: For removing the track rod ball joints from the drop arm and track-rod arm
Storage Location
C11
Outpusher Mechanical tool
NOTE: For pressing out the track rod center section from the drop arm and track-rod arm. Model: All except 520, 525
Outpusher Minimum set: Mechanical tools Mechanical tool
NOTE: For pressing out the conical seats from the track rod ball joints
Storage Location
A12
SI number
01 06 94 (801)
Outpusher Mechanical tool
NOTE: For pressing out the track rod middle section from the drop arm and track-rod arm
Storage Location
A12
Outpusher Mechanical tool
NOTE: For pressing out the side and middle track rod ball joints
Storage Location
Y6
Pin wrench
Pin wrench Mechanical tool
NOTE: For releasing and tightening the nut on the cylinder barrel of the rack-and- pinion steering
Storage Location
Y3
PIPE
Pipe AM
NOTE: (Impact rod) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only
Storage Location
A8
Pipe Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: (Impact rod) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only
PLATE
Plate Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: (Extractor plate) Model series: All except E23 Deletion, only available via tool set
Plate Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: (Extractor plate) Model series: E23 Discontinued, only available via complete tool
PLIERS
Pliers Mechanical tool
NOTE: For fitting of one-ear clamp, make: Saltus 480-20 5 200. Miscellaneous: USA only
PLUG
Plug Minimum set: Mechanical tools Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Plugs (set)) 27-piece, 3x per size - For sealing off hydraulic lines for brakes, steering etc.
SI number
01 14 01 (766)
ROD
Rod Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: (Guide rod)
Screw
Screw Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
Screw Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: (Pressure bolt) Replaced by 31 2 311 (0 495 800)
Screw Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: (Screw (9 units)) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only
SHAPED PART
Shaped part Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Shaped part) Attaches to steering column/Compliance Test. Other: USA only
Shaped part AM
NOTE: (Shaped part)
SOCKET RING SPANNER
Socket ring spanner Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: (Socket ring spanner) SW18 Available only as a complete tool set 32 3 150 (83 30 0 493 649) - as of 13.07.2012.
SOCKET WRENCH INSERT
Socket wrench insert Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Wrench socket Torx E8) For tightening the shear screw on the steering column
Storage Location
A9
Socket wrench insert Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Wrench socket, 8-sided) For adjusting the rack-and-pinion steering
Storage Location
X8
Spindle
Spindle Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
Spindle AM
Replaced by: 83300492036
NOTE: Discontinuation and replaced by 32 2 140. (0 492 036)
Spindle Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: (spindle with cylindrical pin)
Synchronising key
Synchronising key Mechanical tool
NOTE: For removing and installing the fluid block in the track-rod arm
Storage Location
A14
Synchronising key Minimum set: Mechanical tools Mechanical tool
NOTE: For fitting circlip on steering shaft
Storage Location
B5
SI number
01 03 95 (900)
Tool
Tool Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Adjustment tool) For adjusting toe-in at rear axle (E36/2, E36/3, E36/C)
Storage Location
B9
SI number
01 10 90 (288)
Tool Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: For detaching the drop arm from the steering box
Storage Location
A12
Consisting of:
1. Basic body
2. Spindle
3. ScrewNOTE: (Screw (9 units)) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only
4. Plate
NOTE: (Extractor plate) Model series: All except E23 Deletion, only available via tool set
5. Plate
NOTE: (Extractor plate) Model series: E23 Discontinued, only available via complete tool
Tool Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: (adjustment tool) For setting the camber on rear axle.
Storage Location
C11
C12
SI number
01 15 99 (483)
Consisting of:
1. Extension
NOTE: For torque wrench Available only as a complete tool set 32 3 150 (83 30 0 493 649) - as of 13.07.2012.
2. Socket ring spanner
NOTE: (Socket ring spanner) SW18 Available only as a complete tool set 32 3 150 (83 30 0 493 649) - as of 13.07.2012.
Tool AM
NOTE: (Shaped element) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only
Tool Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: (Tool set) For fitting the circlip on the steering shaft at the bottom
Storage Location
C1
SI number
01 05 90 (207)
Consisting of:
1. Pipe
NOTE: (Impact rod) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only
2. Bush
NOTE: (Slip bush)
CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - NORMAL POSITION
CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - NORMAL POSITION F25
CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - NORMAL POSITION SPECIFICATION
CAR LOADED DOWN TO NORMAL POSITION | Vehicle with complete equipment for normal operation with: 2 x 68 kg on front seats (seats in centre position); 1 x 68 kg on rear seat (centre); 1 x 21 kg in luggage compartment (centre) and full fuel tank. |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT F25 SERIE/SPORTLICHE FAHRWERKSABSTIMMUNG
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION
NOTE:
(1)
To minimise adjusting errors (measuring inaccuracies), use a narrower tolerance for
adjusting toe/camber.
(2) Toe difference front axle = criterion for steering wheel inclination
DROP ARM
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - DROP ARM
STEERING
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - STEERING
STEERING COLUMN
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - STEERING COLUMN
STEERING WHEEL
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - STEERING WHEEL
Pump and oil supply
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING EAR CLIPS Special tools required: 32 1 260 NOTE: The work steps are show on assorted components. Ear ...Wheels
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BMW X3 (F25) Service & Repair Manual > Driveline+Axles: Front axle suspension
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
NOTE:
Illustration only an example. Detail deviations, depending on engine version,
are possible.
Unfasten screws (2).
Remove front underbody protection (1).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION
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