Black Brick Behind Rear Differential

hbn61013 · 11-20-2020, 01:10 PM

Hi Folks

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?

https://postimg.cc/DWG65Br0

thanks,

najnad · 11-20-2020, 01:54 PM

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

hbn61013 · 11-20-2020, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by najnad

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?

https://postimg.cc/ykTTG1nZ

383vett · 11-21-2020, 11:50 AM

Why not use the jackpoints on the frame rail?

richardodn · 11-21-2020, 01:00 PM

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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richardodn First Lieutenant 160 Rep 350 Posts Drives: '12 X3 35iX/'20 440ix cabrio Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	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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