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 defective parts. Unnecessarily high costs for the customer can be avoided by replacing the shock absorber on one side only.
Procedure: If one shock absorber is damaged, it is only necessary to replace both shock absorbers when the car has driven in excess of 80 000 km.
Exception: On all M-GmbH models, when a limit value is exceeded on one side, it is still necessary always to replace both shock absorbers on the relevant axle.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Front axle: Socket waf 46
Socket WAF 46 Minimum set: Mechanical tools Mechanical tool
NOTE: For expanding steering knuckle during spring strut removal
Storage Location
C47
SI number
01 05 03 (969)
SOCKET WRENCH
Socket wrench Mechanical tool
NOTE: (Socket wrench) for shock absorber support bearing
Storage Location
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