IMPORTANT: For the initial filling of a new replacement front axle differential, the gearbox is filled with 600 ml oil! If oil is filled up to the lower edge of the oil filler opening, the gearbox would be overfilled and in rare individual cases oil could emerge from the ventilation opening on the front axle differential.
WARNING: Danger to life! SECURE ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION to prevent it from falling down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
IMPORTANT: Grip front axle differential firmly while releasing last bolt in order to avoid damage caused by the differential falling.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Struts with rubber mounts: Replacing rubber mount in left or right control arm
Special tools required:
31 1 051
31 1 054
33 3 054
NOTE: When replacing the rubber mount in the wishbone, a wheel alignment .
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove WISHBONE.
Press rubber mount out with special tools 31 1 051 , 31 1 054 and 33 3 054 .
Installation note:
Keep rubber ...