Special tools required:
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL and top up if necessary.
For this transfer box, use approved TRANSMISSION OIL only.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Drive a hole into radial shaft seal (1) using a center punch (2).
IMPORTANT: Do not use a drill as swarf may result in transmission failure.
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Screw special tool 23 0 490 into radial shaft seal.
Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).
Installation note:
Coat sealing lips of new radial shaft seal with clean transmission oil.
Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 27 1 430 .
Reassemble the vehicle.
Check oil level.
Check transmission for leaks.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Front axle: Bush
Bush AM
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For installing the rubber mount in the front axle support - series: E1
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(Bush) For installing the rubber mount in the front axle support and thrust
piece, for removing and installing the rubber mount in the wishbones
Bush Mechanical tool
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