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      11-20-2020, 01:10 PM   #1
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Black Brick Behind Rear Differential

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Does anyone know what this black piece of metal is? it is behind the rear differential on my 2014 X3xdrive28i and it is leaking some clear oil. Should I be concerned? And can I use this part to jack the rear?

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      11-20-2020, 01:54 PM   #2
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Part #13, vibration absorber. Do not use it as a jack point. FCP Euro has them for sale.

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Part #13, vibration absorber. Do not use it as a jack point. FCP Euro has them for sale.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=33_1576
Thanks for the response, Najnad. can I leave it with a leak? I suppose it won't harm the car too much. Or am I wrong?

Can I jack from this circle part of the subframe?



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Why not use the jackpoints on the frame rail?
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One of the approved places is the differential itself. Other places are the 4 jack points along the outside chassis and a point under the front crossmember. You'll see it sticking through the shroud. When I jack using the diff. I like to use a block of 3/4" plywood as a cushion to prevent any damage to the casting.
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