5 Series E60 530d (M57TU) SAL
Special tool 26 1 110 must be used in accordance with diameter
of output shaft. Bearing inner race must rest on rib of special tool.
Hollow shaft only: Also use special tool 21 2 120 .
Press splined shaft out of constant-velocity joint.
Clean constant-velocity joint carefully and remove all traces of old
grease.
Check constant-velocity joint for damage, replace if necessary.
Detach gaiter from splined shaft.
Installation:
Pull gaiter onto cap (3).
Coat sealing surface of cap (3) with sealing compound (refer to
BMW Parts Service) and press with a thrust ring onto constant-
velocity joint.
Fill constant-velocity joint with high-temperature grease (refer to
BMW Parts Service).
Install new circlip.
Press constant-velocity joint and cap (3) over inner bearing race
on splined shaft.
Mount special tool 33 2 100 with corresponding insert.
Push new gaiter onto splined shaft.
Release hose clamps (5, 6).
Detach gaiter from splined shaft.
Clean joint carefully and remove all traces of old grease.
Installation:
Pull new gaiter on.
Thoroughly clean joint while assembled and remove old grease
completely.
Disassembling/assembling constant-velocity joint:
Note:
Mark positions of ball hub, ball cage and joint with respect to each
other with electric inscriber.
Ensure all parts are clean prior to assembly.
RA Replacing gaiter on left output shaft
BMW AG - TIS
21.02.2013 16:14
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