Special tools required:
NOTE: When replacing the rubber mount in the wishbone, a wheel alignment .
Necessary preliminary work:
Press rubber mount out with special tools 31 1 051 , 31 1 054 and 33 3 054 .
Installation note: Keep rubber mount and bore in control arm clean and free from grease.
Press rubber mount in and out at chamfered side of wishbone bore hole.
Installation note: Protrusion (A) = 5.74 Â+- 0.3 mm.
After installation:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Transmission shafts: Replacing output flange on rear transfer box (atc 45l)
IMPORTANT:
After completing work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL and top up if necessary.
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
NOTE:
Replace output flange only together with a new radial shaft seal.
Procedure for removing output flange is identical to replacing RADIAL
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