BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing left or right trailing arm
IMPORTANT:
- The trailing arm must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
- If the trailing arm is bent, the control arm/wheel carrier screw connection must be renewed.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Only on left side at ride height sensor: Release JOINTED ROD AT TRAILING ARM .
Unscrew nuts (1).
Pull out bolt towards front.
Installation note: Note direction of insertion of bolts.
Replace screw and nut.
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Slacken nut (2).
Move screws toward the rear.
Remove trailing arm (3) downward.
Installation note: The trailing arm must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward! Note direction of insertion of screw.
Replace screw and nut.
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Replacing an upper wishbone
IMPORTANT:
The wishbone must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
If the wishbone is bent, the screw connection ...
Replacing rubber mount for trailing arm in wheel carrier
Special tools required:
0 496 553
0 496 554
2 293 777
2 293 768
2 293 772
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove REAR WHEEL .
Remove ...
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Steering column: Removing and installing/replacing lower section of steering column shroud
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove TOP SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN CASING.
Move steering column in "top" and "extended" position.
Press retaining lugs outwards a little and unclip steering column shroud downwards.
Installation note:
Align steering column shroud by means of retaining lu ...
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