3 Series E46 320i (M54) TOUR
Unfasten screws.
Tightening torque: 26 11 1AZ
.
Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Grip propeller shaft and release nuts.
Tightening torque: 26 11 6AZ
.
Bend propeller shaft downwards on center bearing.
Detach propeller shaft from transmission output flange and tie
back to side on vehicle underbody.
Installation (except E46 Compact and Z4):
Detach masking tape from butylene tape on both sides.
Attach butylene tape (1)* to outside of center bearing (2).
* Sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service
Caution!
Remove any butylene tape already fitted on center bearing.
Clean adhesive area on center bearing and on body.
Then coat adhesive area on body with mineral oil (to enable
the sticky butylene tape to feed easily into the propeller shaft
tunnel).
This prevents any deformation of the butylene tape.
RA Removing and installing transmission (S5D 200G, S5D 250G, M52TU/M54)
BMW AG - TIS
13.02.2013 07:01
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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