Necessary preliminary tasks:
IMPORTANT: Secure vehicle against rolling, e.g. with chocks.
Using an 7 mm WAF hexagon socket wrench (1), turn back brake caliper spindle in clockwise direction.
Turn back until wheel can turn freely.
IMPORTANT: Do not turn the spindle to the end stop.
At the end stop a fault code is set which will cause the system to shut down! If this is the case, clear the fault memory
NOTE: Start-up after open circuit:
- Switch on ignition.
- Press brake button with brake pedal pressed.
- The indicator light in the instrument panel goes out as soon as the parking brake is released.
OVERVIEW OF PARKING BRAKE
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Output shafts: Removing and installing/replacing both output shafts
IMPORTANT:
The RADIAL SHAFT SEAL FOR THE OUTPUT SHAFT should be renewed every
time the output shaft is removed and installed.
The circlip of the output shaft must be replaced after re-installation.
NOTE: The procedure is described in PRESSING OUTPUT SHAFT OUT OF DRIVE
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