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Press right output shaft approx. 6 to 7 cm out
of front differential

Special tools required:

31 5 110

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove tie rod end from swivel bearing

Remove tension strut from guide joint

Remove control arm from swivel bearing

Press output shaft with special tool 31 5 110  out of front
differential.

Insert spacer between bearing block and output shaft and secure
with adhesive tape.

Installation:

Push output shaft over resistance of snap ring. Output shaft must
snap audibly into place.

Important!

High installation forces indicate that the spline teeth on the
output shaft/rear differential side gear are damaged/deformed!

Check spline teeth, replaced damaged parts.

RA  Press right output shaft approx. 6 to 7 cm out of front differential

BMW AG - TIS

20.02.2013  09:47

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

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