IMPORTANT: After completing work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL and top up if necessary.
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
NOTE: Replace output flange only together with a new radial shaft seal.
Procedure for removing output flange is identical to replacing RADIAL SHAFT SEAL.
Installation note:
Determine and note down dimension A of output flange (old and new).
Determine and note down dimension B of output flange (old and new).
Determine old dimension C, thickness of shim.
Installation note:
Calculate thickness of new shim:
1. Add old dimension A of output flange (previous) and old dimension C of shim Then subtract old dimension B from old result A+C 2. Subtract dimension B from dimension A of output flange (new) 3. Then subtract result of step 2 from result of step 1.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Front axle repair instructions: Information on replacing shock absorbers
Situation:
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, etc.), often both shock absorbers on the axle in
question are replaced.
Effect:
This is not necessary for technical reasons and causes the manufacturer not to recognize the unnecessarily
removed shock absorbers as d ...