3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
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Replacing drive flange on left or right of final
drive
Warning!
Risk of burning on the exhaust system!
Important!
When replacing the drive flange, you must also replace the
shaft seal!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
•
Remove output shaft from rear differential and tie back
Knock out drive flange or press out with two suitable tools (only on
differential without dust cover).
Installation:
Insert drive flange and rotate until spline on flange meshes with
teeth on differential bevel gear.
Press drive flange in further until circlip locates with an audible
click.
Install retaining ring (1).
Installation:
Only if the retaining ring was fitted in the rear differential: twist
retaining ring until both ends settle into the groove.
Clean shaft seal race on drive flange thoroughly.
Coat drive flange at contact face of shaft seal with approved rear
differential oil.
RA Replacing drive flange on left or right of final drive
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 13:02
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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