IMPORTANT: After completion of work, perform a functional check.
Necessary preliminary work:
Press plastic pin (1) together and press out.
Press out plastic pin (2).
If necessary, disconnect over-center helper spring.
Clutch hydraulic system remains connected! Remove clutch pedal.
Installation note: Replace plastic pins (1 and 2).
Installation note: Check bearing bushings (1) and replace if necessary.
Lightly grease bearing bushings (1).
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Wheel bearings and stub axle: Removing and installing/replacing left or right swivel bearing
Special tools required:
31 2 230
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove FRONT WHEEL .
Detach ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK AT SPRING STRUT.
Detach PULSE SENSOR ON SWIVEL BEARING set down with the engine support.
Detach TRACK ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Detach WISHBONE.
Detach TRAILING LINK ...