Special tools required:
IMPORTANT: After completing repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL and top up if necessary.
For this transfer box, use approved TRANSMISSION OIL only.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Release circlip (1).
Release output flange with three-claw extractor tool.
Lever radial shaft seal out of housing with a suitable tool.
IMPORTANT: Do not damage housing.
Installation note:
Replace O-ring in output flange.
Check that O-ring is in correct position.
Installation note:
Coat sealing lips of new radial shaft seal with clean transmission oil.
Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 27 1 440 .
Installation note:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Control arms and struts: 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 JOINTE ...