Special tools required:
IMPORTANT: Vehicles must not be driven without tension struts.
Driving without trailing links may damage the vehicle body.
trailing links can be secured with screws or nuts.
Screws must be tightened to specified torque and then tightened down to specified angle of rotation with special tool 00 9 120 .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Release screws (1).
Lever out cable clip (2).
Remove cover (3).
Unfasten cable clip (3).
Release screws (1).
Remove trailing link (2).
Installation note: Replace screws (1), tighten to specified torque and then to angle of rotation.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Shock absorber: Removing and installing rear left or right spring strut shock absorber
NOTE:
With full spring deflection, the coil spring may touch the gaiter, depending on
the design.
This is not a fault!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove luggage compartment trim panels .
Secure spring strut against dropping.
Remove CAMBER ARM.
Release screw (1).
Installatio ...