3 Series E46 330xi (M54) SAL
Caution!
Do not let propeller shaft fall into joints.
Joints and rubber sleeve can be damaged on constant-velocity
joint.
Grip propeller shaft and release nuts.
Tightening torque 26 11 6AZ.
Bend propeller shaft downwards at center bearing (1).
Detach propeller shaft from transmission output flange and tie
back to side on vehicle underbody.
Installation:
Pull off cover tape from butylene tape on both sides.
Stick butylene tape (1) to outside of center bearing (2).
Butylene tape,
refer to BMW Parts Service.
Caution!
Remove butylene tape already attached to center bearing.
Clean adhesive area on center bearing and on body.
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.
RA Removing and installing transmission (S5D 320Z, 4WD)
BMW AG - TIS
16.02.2013 09:00
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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