Necessary preliminary tasks:
IMPORTANT: Disc wheels are not allowed to be repaired!
Mount disc wheel in balancing machine.
Use suitable wheel centering element supplied with corresponding balancing machine.
Place dial gauge sensor on rim shoulder.
Turn wheel by hand and measure max. radial runout .
NOTE: Dial gauge must be vertical to rim shoulder.
Position sensor on rim flange.
Turn wheel by hand and measure max. lateral runout .
Carry out measurement on both rim flanges.
NOTE: Dial gauge must be vertical to rim flange.
IMPORTANT: Avoid clamping errors during subsequent installation work.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Control arms and struts: Replacing a control arm
Release screw.
Installation note:
Replace screw.
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
IMPORTANT:
When installing, ensure that the tapered side of the bearing bush is connected first toward the
wheel carrier.
Slacken nut (1).
Unscrew bolt towards rear and remove con ...