If the axles were put on at the same time that’s from a late 300tdi 110.
Have you a photo of the front arms to chassis ?
This will confirm not a later model
But is the glowplug light working now?
I think you meed to get to the bottom of this and if need be rewire the glowplugs up once removed. You'll soon see which, if any, are working.
If a jump start is starting the engine, then the first thing to do is replace the battery with one that can handle the high current requirements of the starter motor. I've seen these engines require over 500 Amps to get rotating, so the battery...
Box is adjustable for slop
Ball joint is rebuildable as previously stated. Patience with a strategically placed small G clamp pays dividends on reassembling the drop arm kit.
Check the other x3 balljoints to ensure there's no more slack in the...
If you choose the top selection ^^^^ you will need a big socket and possibly a puller.
Choose a lower selection and you may need some clamps and patience, cos getting that bottom plate in and the circlip is fun.
I went the middle option and...