3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
Grip propeller shaft and release nuts.
Tightening torque: 26 11 6AZ
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Bend propeller shaft downwards at center bearing (1).
Detach propeller shaft from transmission output flange and
remove downwards.
Installation (except E46 Compact and Z4):
Pull off cover tape from butylene tape on both sides.
Stick outer butylene tape (1) to center bearing (2).
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Butylene tape: BMW Parts Service
Important!
(except E46 Compact and Z4)
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Remove butylene tape already attached to center
bearing.
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Clean adhesive area on center bearing and on body
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Then coat adhesive area on body with mineral oil
This coating with oil is necessary to facilitate insertion of
the sticky butylene tape in the propeller shaft tunnel.
This prevents the butylene tape from being deformed.
Installation:
Press center bearing (2) into transmission tunnel.
RA Removing and installing propeller shaft (cardan universal joint) completely
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