IMPORTANT:
- The trailing arm must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
- If the trailing arm is bent, the control arm/wheel carrier screw connection must be renewed.
Necessary preliminary work:
Unscrew nuts (1).
Pull out bolt towards front.
Installation note: Note direction of insertion of bolts.
Replace screw and nut.
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Slacken nut (2).
Move screws toward the rear.
Remove trailing arm (3) downward.
Installation note: The trailing arm must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward! Note direction of insertion of screw.
Replace screw and nut.
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Driveline+Axles: Output shaft
NOTES ON REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOW PROFILE BAND CLAMPS
Special tools required:
31 5 200
IMPORTANT:
During removal Low Profile band clamp (dotted line) is overstretched and must not be reused!
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT
Special tools required:
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