BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Rear brakes

Replacing front left or right brake anchor plate/guard plate

Necessary preliminary work: Remove front BRAKE DISC. Release screws (1) and remove brake guard plate (2). ...

Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and brake anchor plate

IMPORTANT: So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces for the brake pads on the brake ca ...

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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Struts with rubber mounts: Replacing rubber mount in left or right trailing link
Special tools required: 31 2 261 31 2 264 IMPORTANT: The rubber mounts are only permitted to be replaced once. Carry out check: There must always be a minimum amount of play in the guide joint. 1. Check guide joint play NOTE: Apply light pressure to the trailing link (in the ...