3 Series E36 Z3 (M54) ROADST
refer to 26 11 000
e)
Replacing flexible coupling,
refer to 26 11 051
Condition
Cause
Remedy
Drumming at 90/140 km/h
a)
Engine/transmission
suspension not OK or installed
with stress.
b)
Exhaust assembly installed with
stress.
c)
Propeller shaft distorted.
d)
Propeller shaft not installed
correctly.
e)
Excessive clearance on
propeller shaft universal joints
f)
Radial run-out on input flange
of final drive excessive.
a)
Check, align or replace mounts.
b)
Untightening exhaust system,
refer to 18 00 020
c)
Twist each propeller shaft
section through 90
°
,
refer to 26 11 030.
d)
Adjusting deflection angle of
propeller shaft,
refer to 26 11 030
e)
Exchanging propeller shaft,
refer to 26 11 000
f)
Replacing final drive,
refer to 33 10 010.
Centre-mount noise while driving
a)
Centre mount not perpendicular
to propeller shaft, not at all or
insufficiently preloaded.
b)
Centre-mount grooved ball
bearing not OK.
a)
Preload centre mount at right
angles to propeller shaft
2 ... 4 mm in direction of
travel.
b)
Replacing grooved ball bearing.
refer to 26 12 011
RA Troubleshooting on the propeller shaft
BMW AG - TIS
11.02.2013 04:44
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