3 Series E36 M roadst (S52) ROADST
To prevent confusing one bearing cover with another, mark both
relative to housing with punch and remove.
Caution!
Replace O-ring (1) from bearing cover.
Do not confuse shims on bearing covers (2). The shims are
used to set the differential housing mount and the torsional
face runout.
Installation:
Type K / M:
The lubricant bores (1), identifiable from their rectangular
appearance (2) must point upwards when final drive is in
installation position.
Tightening torque,
refer to Technical Data 33 11 2AZ.
Installation:
Type G:
Small depression in bearing cover must be offset 45
°
towards
back.
Tighten in screws (1) on both sides with Loctite 270 and
tighten down bearing cover.
Tightening torque,
refer to Technical Data 33 11 2AZ.
Remove complete final drive housing.
Lift out retaining plate.
Installation:
Drive in new retaining plate with special tool 00 5 500 and
33 3 490 (Type G) or 33 3 480 (Types K / M ).
RA Replacing shaft seal and input flange on final drive (Type K / M / G)
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