1.0 Recommended tools and equipment
Setting blind rivets:
Position blind rivet tool vertically. Use rivet head extension if accessibility is poor.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Mechanical steering gear: Replacing gaiter for steering box on left or right
IMPORTANT:
The hydraulic steering gear must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged
(e.g. by corrosion)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove TRACK ROD END.
Clean track rod.
Release band clamp (1) and EAR CLIP (3).
Detach gaite ...