IMPORTANT: Do not move vehicle under its own drive power once propeller shaft has been removed.
IMPORTANT: On four-wheel drive vehicles with defective, non-engaging drive, it is imperative that the following information is taken account of.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Release screws.
Installation note: Replace ZNS bolts.
Slide propeller shaft towards rear and remove.
Installation note: Slide propeller shaft fully towards rear.
Sealing cup (1) must snap audibly into place and rest entirely on dust guard (2).
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Control arms and struts: Replacing a ball joint in lower steering stub/wheel carrier
Special tools required:
0 496 553
2 293 777
2 293 775
2 293 776
0 496 554
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove CAMBER ARM.
Remove TRAILING ARM.
Pull out ball joint:
Pull out ball joint with special tools 0 496 553, 2 293 777 , 2 293 775 and 0 496 553 in direction of travel ...