IMPORTANT: After completing work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL and top up if necessary.
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
NOTE:
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 > Electronic chassis alignment: Notes on replacement of steering gear/steering column/steering shaft
following accident damage
Steering gear facts:
In the event of accidents or driving conditions similar to accidents, shock-like loads can cause different types of
damage to steering boxes. When a steering box is externally undamaged, it is sometimes only possible to
identify damage with great difficulty and with great ef ...