5 Series E34 525td (M51) TOUR
Secure dial gauge to final drive housing with special tool
33 1 420, 00 2 505 and 00 2 506.
Set dial gage on blocked shaft gear to zero with preload.
Tighten spindle until diaphragm springs are pressed flat.
Read dial gage. Loosen spindle.
Turn shaft gear and measure again at several points.
To ensure that the plate spring is not block-preloaded, clearance
of 0.03 ... 0.1 mm must be available.
The lower value would be ideal.
Repeat measurements on opposite shaft gear.
Excessive Clearance:
Install thicker shim.
Insufficient Clearance:
Install thinner shim.
Shims (2) are available in gage steps of 0.05 mm.
The opposite end is determined in the same manner.
Install shims (2) of determined thickness and diaphragm springs
(1).
Inside curved surfaces of diaphragm springs (1) face differential
case.
RA Replacing differential bevel gears (Type M) - final drive housing removed -
BMW AG - TIS
23.01.2013 07:45
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