3 Series E36 320i (M52) CONVER
Pull propeller shaft downwards at center bearing and in so doing
detach from centering pin on manual transmission or constant-
velocity joint from final drive.
Note:
Protect constant velocity joint with transportation cap against
contamination.
Installation:
Top up grease fill.
Grease,
refer to BMW Parts Service.
Quantity of grease,
refer to Technical Data.
Withdraw constant-velocity joint (1) up to stop.
Degrease sealing surfaces on constant velocity joint and drive
flange.
Replace gasket (2).
Installation:
Use new nuts.
Attach propeller shaft with pulled-apart constant-velocity joint to
drive flange of final drive.
Caution!
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.
By alternately tightening 2 opposing nuts, draw constant-velocity
joint uniformly into drive flange.
Then tighten down the remaining nuts.
Tightening torque, 26 11 4AZ.
RA Removing and installing propeller shaft - version with rear constant-velocity jo
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