Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Position special tool 33 5 200 on workshop jack.
Support rear axle final drive unit with special tool 33 5 200 .
Lash rear axle final drive unit with tightening strap 33 5 206 to special tool 33 5 200 .
IMPORTANT: Tensioning strap 33 5 206 must be pass through between output shafts and rear axle final drive cover!
Release screws (1).
Installation note: Adhere to the installation sequence at the end of the document in order to prevent distortion of the rear axle final drive during installation and thereby avoid potential complaints about noise.
Slacken nut (1).
Only N47: Remove vibration absorber (2) with holder.
Installation note: Replace nut.
Adhere to the installation sequence at the end of the document in order to prevent distortion of the rear axle final drive during installation and thereby avoid potential complaints about noise.
Lower rear axle final drive with special tool 33 5 200 .
Pull out rubber mount with special tools 33 5 166 , 33 5 163 , 33 5 162 , 33 5 161 , 33 4 466 and 33 4 465 .
NOTE: The milled recess of special tool 33 5 162 must point outward toward the rear axle support.
Use ratchet ring spanner 33 5 105 .
IMPORTANT: Coat the bearing bush on the rear axle support and the new rubber mount with Circo Light.
Align rubber mount horizontally by way of slots (1).
Insert rubber mount (1) in special tool 33 5 164 .
Draw in rubber mount (1) with special tools 33 5 165 , 33 5 164 , 33 5 163 , 33 4 466 and 33 4 465 as far as it will go.
NOTE: Use ratchet ring spanner 33 5 105 .
Assembly sequence:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Front axle: Insert
Insert Mechanical tool
NOTE:
Protective insert As of 08/2011, replaces the previous special tool number 31 3
365
SI number
01 16 11 (738)
Insert Mechanical tool
NOTE:
Protective insert As of 08/2011, replaces the previous special tool number 31 3
368
SI number
01 16 11 ( ...