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Important!

To avoid complaints of humming: 

Before removing propeller shaft, mark cardan universal joint to
drive flange of rear differential.

Reinstall joint in accordance with marking.

Note:

Illustration similar

Release screws.

Installation:

Replace ZNS bolts.

Note:

Illustration similar

Tighten down screws/bolts to specified torque.

Secure special tool angle of rotation 00 9 120  with magnet 
00 9 130  to underbody and continue bolting according to angle
of rotation.

Tightening torque:  26 11 4AZ

.

Grip propeller shaft at centre mount and release screws.

Tightening torque:  26 11 6AZ

.

Detach propeller shaft from transmission output flange and
remove towards bottom.

RA  Removing and installing propeller shaft (cardan universal joint) completely

BMW AG - TIS

18.01.2013  21:31

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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