Repairs that are carried out by bonding and riveting and/or welded with MAG welder without the use of a straightening bench.
Repair techniques
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Front axle repair instructions: Information on replacing shock absorbers
Situation:
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, etc.), often both shock absorbers on the axle in
question are replaced.
Effect:
This is not necessary for technical reasons and causes the manufacturer not to recognize the unnecessarily
removed shock absorbers as def ...