BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Measuring vehicle ride height
Determine actual ride height (A) - to do so, attach tape measure to rim flange (2) at bottom middle and measure to wheel arch lower edge (1).
NOTES ON REPAIRING THREADS
IMPORTANT: Install Helicoil thread inserts so that they are flush with the original thread!
NOTE: Damaged threads may be repaired with Helicoil thread inserts. Observe the PROCEDURE described in the example.
OVERVIEW OF REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE/OUTPUT SHAFTS
OVERVIEW OF REAR AXLE SUPPORT WITH RUBBER MOUNTS
OVERVIEW OF STEERING LINKS
Lifting the vehicle using a vehicle hoist
WARNING: Danger to life!
Read and follow operating instructions for vehicle hoist.
Do not exceed approved load-carrying capacity and load distribu ...
Raising vehicle with trolley jack
Observe the following trolley-jack-related instructions:
1. Only trolley jacks sold or approved by BMW, with a rubber plate on their mounting, may ...
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Rear brakes: Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and brake anchor plate
IMPORTANT:
So as not to damage the surface coating, if possible do not mechanically clean the guide
surfaces for the brake pads on the brake caliper mounting bracket. Instead, clean with brake
cleaner BMW part no. 83 19 2 154 780 and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste BMW part
no. 83 ...
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