Necessary preliminary work:
Press end of pin (1) together with offset pliers and press out pin.
Push in pin (1) fully in direction of arrow.
Detach retainers (1).
Installation note: Check retainers, replace if necessary.
Retainers must lie with both legs in the groove and snap audibly into place.
Slide out pin (2).
Installation note: Lightly grease pin.
Remove over-centre helper spring (3).
There are two versions:
Assembly of over-centre helper spring:
Lightly grease holder and spring contact surfaces.
Installation note: Secure over-centre helper spring first with black holder to clutch pedal.
Gently press over-centre helper spring together and secure with grey holder to bearing block.
Connect clutch pedal to clutch master cylinder.
When replacing reinforced over-centre helper spring: Remove locking clamp (1).
REPLACING BEARING BUSHES FOR CLUTCH PEDAL
Operation is described in: REMOVING AND INSTALLING CLUTCH PEDAL.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Mechanical steering gear: Notes on checking steering backlash on vehicles with rack-and- pinion
steering
NOTE:
The evaluation "steering backlash" is made usually when the front axle is
raised, where the track rod is angled.
The force introduced via the track rod is divided into a horizontal force and a vertical force relieving the thrust
member (1) against the spring (2).
The steering box is ...