5 Series E39 530d (M57) SAL
Bend propeller shaft downwards on center bearing.
Remove propeller shaft from transmission output flange and
remove constant-velocity joint from final drive.
Note:
Protect constant-velocity joint from dirt with transport cap.
Installation:
Top up grease fill.
Grease,
refer to BMW Parts Service.
Pull out constant-velocity joint (1) up to stop.
Coat sealing faces of constant-velocity joint and input flange
with grease.
Replace seal (2).
Use new nuts.
Attach propeller shaft with constant-velocity joint pulled apart
to drive flange of final drive.
Important!
The constant-velocity joint must not be compressed during
assembly because the grease fill can force away the sealing
ring, leading to leakage from the constant-velocity joint.
Alternately tighten 2 opposing nuts to draw constant-velocity joint
evenly into the input flange.
Then tighten down the remaining nuts.
Tightening torque 26 11 4AZ .
Installation:
Check centering mount (4).
Replace damaged centering mount.
Grease centering mount.
Grease,
Refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.
RA Removing and installing complete propeller shaft
BMW AG - TIS
20.02.2013 14:30
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