How to remove and reinstall Steering Knuckle on BMW X3?

Jack up the car and take of the front wheel and later on replace the centre cap and refit the wheel and finally lower the car back to the ground. While at this have an assistant press down on the brake to free up the collar axle nut which should not be refitted. Lift the car once again and remove the front wheel and then the under body splash shield. Loosen the brake caliper by its nuts and rotate it aside, fix it with stiff wire while keeping the brake hose connected, then take off the front brake disc and the wheel speed sensor. Remove the outer tie rod and separate the tie rod with the steering knuckle; unbolt the tension strut ball joint from the steering knuckle. After this, remove the control arm coming from the steering knuckle, and push out the drive axle from the steering knuckle with the help of a hammer making sure that it is held to avoid falling. If the vehicle has independent front suspension, unbolt the front strut from the steering knuckle. The procedure for installation is the reverse of removal but care must be taken to ensure that the bolt head of the steering knuckle pinch bolt is installed in the direction of travel, the self-locking fasteners should be remove and replaced with new ones and the steering knuckle should come to the stop on the strut, the side of the axle nut should be staked to the axle using a suitable drift and the tension strut and control arm bushing end Last but not the least, using the road wheel tighten the drive axle collar nut to the final torque when the vehicle is lowered.

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BMW X3 Left Carrier
Part Number: 31216882597
$369.77 MSRP: $479.67
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- Other Name: Carrier, Left; Knuckle
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2024 BMW X3 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), sDrive30i(G01), xDrive30e(G01), xDrive30i(G01)
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BMW X3 Left Carrier
Part Number: 31216855953
$359.01 MSRP: $465.71
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier, Left; Knuckle
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 31-21-6-787-679
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 BMW X3 | sDrive28i(F25), xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 Right Carrier
Part Number: 31216855954
$359.01 MSRP: $465.71
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier, Right; Knuckle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 31-21-6-787-680
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 BMW X3 | sDrive28i(F25), xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 Steering Knuckle, Right
Part Number: 31216882596
$369.77 MSRP: $479.67
You Save: $109.90 (23%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Swivel Bearing, Camber Correction, Right; Knuckle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2024 BMW X3 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), M40i(G01), sDrive30i(G01), xDrive30e(G01), xDrive30i(G01)
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BMW X3 Right Carrier
Part Number: 31213412020
$291.63 MSRP: $378.30
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier, Right; Knuckle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2010 BMW X3 | 2.5i(E83), 3.0i(E83), 3.0si(E83)
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BMW X3 Right Carrier
Part Number: 31216882598
$369.77 MSRP: $479.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier, Right; Knuckle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2024 BMW X3 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), sDrive30i(G01), xDrive30e(G01), xDrive30i(G01)
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BMW X3 Steering Knuckle, Left
Part Number: 31216882599
$369.77 MSRP: $479.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Swivel Bearing, Camber Correction, Left; Knuckle
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2024 BMW X3 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), M40i(G01), sDrive30i(G01), xDrive30e(G01), xDrive30i(G01)
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BMW X3 Steering Knuckle, Left
Part Number: 31216882595
$369.77 MSRP: $479.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Swivel Bearing, Camber Correction, Left; Knuckle
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2024 BMW X3 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), M40i(G01), sDrive30i(G01), xDrive30e(G01), xDrive30i(G01)
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BMW X3 WHEEL HUB WITH BEARING, FRON
Part Number: 31108098971
$353.55 MSRP: $521.90
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- Other Name: Front Hub & Bearing, Hub Assembly
- Replaces: 31-10-7-857-069
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2024 BMW X3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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BMW X3 Right Carrier
Part Number: 31213450558
$291.63 MSRP: $378.30
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier, Right; Knuckle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 BMW X3 | 3.0si(E83)
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BMW X3 Steering Knuckle, Left
Part Number: 31216857413
$384.84 MSRP: $499.23
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Swivel Bearing, Camber Correction, Left; Knuckle
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 31-21-6-795-849
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 BMW X3 | sDrive28i(F25), xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 Steering Knuckle, Right
Part Number: 31216882600
$369.77 MSRP: $479.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Swivel Bearing, Camber Correction, Right; Knuckle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2024 BMW X3 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), M40i(G01), sDrive30i(G01), xDrive30e(G01), xDrive30i(G01)
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BMW X3 WHEEL CARRIER, LEFT
Part Number: 33308836097
$380.56 MSRP: $493.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2025 BMW X3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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BMW X3 Steering Knuckle, Right
Part Number: 31216857414
$384.84 MSRP: $499.23
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Swivel Bearing, Camber Correction, Right; Knuckle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 31-21-6-795-850
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 BMW X3 | sDrive28i(F25), xDrive28d(F25), xDrive28i(F25), xDrive35i(F25)
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BMW X3 Carrier Right
Part Number: 31218067436
$403.42 MSRP: $523.32
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: CARRIER, RIGHT; Knuckle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2024 BMW X3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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BMW X3 Carrier Left
Part Number: 31218067435
$403.42 MSRP: $523.32
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: CARRIER, LEFT; Knuckle
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2024 BMW X3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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BMW X3 SWIVEL BEARING, CAMBER CORRE
Part Number: 31218836068
$418.61 MSRP: $543.03
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2025 BMW X3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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BMW X3 SWIVEL BEARING, CAMBER CORRE
Part Number: 31218090562
$443.76 MSRP: $575.65
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2024 BMW X3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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BMW X3 PIVOT BEARING, CAMBER CORREC
Part Number: 31218090561
$443.76 MSRP: $575.65
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2024 BMW X3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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BMW X3 SWIVEL BEARING, CAMBER CORRE
Part Number: 31218090560
$443.76 MSRP: $575.65
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2024 BMW X3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

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BMW X3 Steering Knuckle

The BMW X3 Steering Knuckle serves as the rugged pivot that unites suspension, steering, and wheel hub so each front tire tracks smoothly and turns precisely. Set between the control arms or strut and lower arm, the Steering Knuckle secures the tie-rod end and supports the hub or spindle that carries each wheel. Early BMW X3 rear-drive models use a spindle-type knuckle, the spindle cast as one piece so tapered roller bearings and hub slide on for free rotation. Later AWD X3 versions adopt a hub-style Steering Knuckle, the drive axle passing through the knuckle to a pressed or bolted hub that channels engine torque. Thus the key contrast is spindle Steering Knuckle types for non-driven wheels versus hub knuckles for powered ones. Both layouts let the wheel travel vertically over bumps and pivot horizontally with steering input, preserving alignment that BMW drivers appreciate. After collisions or worn ball joints, BMW owners should inspect bore tapers and spindle threads, because distortion can demand a new Steering Knuckle, safeguarding confident X3 handling.

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BMW X3 Steering Knuckle Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and reinstall Steering Knuckle on BMW X3?
A:
Jack up the car and take of the front wheel and later on replace the centre cap and refit the wheel and finally lower the car back to the ground. While at this have an assistant press down on the brake to free up the collar axle nut which should not be refitted. Lift the car once again and remove the front wheel and then the under body splash shield. Loosen the brake caliper by its nuts and rotate it aside, fix it with stiff wire while keeping the brake hose connected, then take off the front brake disc and the wheel speed sensor. Remove the outer tie rod and separate the tie rod with the steering knuckle; unbolt the tension strut ball joint from the steering knuckle. After this, remove the control arm coming from the steering knuckle, and push out the drive axle from the steering knuckle with the help of a hammer making sure that it is held to avoid falling. If the vehicle has independent front suspension, unbolt the front strut from the steering knuckle. The procedure for installation is the reverse of removal but care must be taken to ensure that the bolt head of the steering knuckle pinch bolt is installed in the direction of travel, the self-locking fasteners should be remove and replaced with new ones and the steering knuckle should come to the stop on the strut, the side of the axle nut should be staked to the axle using a suitable drift and the tension strut and control arm bushing end Last but not the least, using the road wheel tighten the drive axle collar nut to the final torque when the vehicle is lowered.

Genuine BMW X3 Steering Knuckle

31 Steering Knuckles found

BMW X3 Left Carrier

BMW X3 Left Carrier

BMW X3 Right Carrier

BMW X3 Steering Knuckle, Right

BMW X3 Right Carrier

BMW X3 Right Carrier

BMW X3 Steering Knuckle, Left

BMW X3 Steering Knuckle, Left

BMW X3 WHEEL HUB WITH BEARING, FRON

BMW X3 Right Carrier

BMW X3 Steering Knuckle, Left

BMW X3 Steering Knuckle, Right

BMW X3 WHEEL CARRIER, LEFT

BMW X3 Steering Knuckle, Right

BMW X3 Carrier Right

BMW X3 Carrier Left

BMW X3 SWIVEL BEARING, CAMBER CORRE

BMW X3 SWIVEL BEARING, CAMBER CORRE

BMW X3 PIVOT BEARING, CAMBER CORREC

BMW X3 SWIVEL BEARING, CAMBER CORRE

BMW X3 Steering Knuckle

BMW X3 Steering Knuckle Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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