3 Series E46 320d (M47) TOUR
VS-21/Meyer
Baugruppe/Group: 26
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Datum/Date:
01/2001
Cracking noise when pulling away
E46 / M47 Manual transmission
Complaint:
Cracking noises from the propeller shaft when pulling away. The noise occurs primarily
when pulling away for the first time following a change of direction (forward/reverse).
Cause:
Relative movement between the inner race of the centre bearing to the hub of the propeller
shaft fork, snapping noise.
Affected
vehicles:
E46/E47 320d manual transmission
Manufacturing period: from start of series production to April 2001.
Remedy:
Retrofit dust cover to rear centre bearing.
Procedure:
In case of customer complaint, remove the propeller shaft as described in Repair
Instructions 26 11 000 .
Fig. 1
Important:
Clamp the propeller shaft in a vice only by the circumference edge (1) of the fork
of the universal joint, see Fig. 1. In any other position it will be damaged. Use
protective jaw inserts when clamping.
Fig. 2
SI Cracking noise when pulling away E46 M47 Manual transmission
BMW AG - TIS
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