I am already doing the front bearings right now on my 2001 BMW X5 3.0i. I got the FAG bearings. Is there an orientation on how to install the bearings?
Looking at one bearing, I see a black band going around the circumference. My instinct tells me this side should be on the inboard side (where the pickup is located).
I will continue my search for the correct answer. I can't afford to make a mistake and do this all over again.
I see a video of an X3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6yYw04vgPc at 11:25 that the end with the black band goes in the inboard side.
Found my answer: