3 Series E46 318d (M47) SAL
Force threaded ring (1) onto shaft (2).
Grease longitudinal splines of shaft (2) evenly.
For grease, refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.
Observe markings and force front propeller shaft (3) onto shaft (2)
(markings must be flush).
Screw down threaded ring (1) with front propeller shaft (3) until
hand-tight.
Rear center mount:
Note:
The propeller shaft is balanced. The middle and rear propeller
shafts must be reassembled in the same position.
Mark middle propeller shaft (1) and rear propeller shaft (2) in one
plane.
Release screw (1) and pull propeller shaft apart.
Clean thread in propeller shaft and thread of screw.
Position special tool 00 7 500 behind center mount (1).
RA Replacing both complete propeller shaft center mounts (three-part propeller shaf
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