Situation: When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, limit values exceeded on the shock tester), 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.
INSTRUCTIONS (CHASSIS COMPONENTS MADE OF ALUMINIUM)
Due to the chemical and corrosion characteristics of aluminium, always comply with the following points when handling aluminium components:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Luggage compartment floor: Replace luggage compartment floor and both side members (tail panel trim
removed)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
STRIP DOWN VEHICLE
Place vehicle on straightening bench.
Observe procedure of REPAIR STAGE 3.
Following new body parts are required (refer to OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES):
(1) Wheel arch extension, rear left and right
(2) Luggage compartment floor, left an ...