BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Propeller shaft, general
PROPELLER SHAFT DEFLECTION ANGLES
IMPORTANT: Specifications on propeller shaft deflection angles for the F series are only possible on request with the vehicle identification number of the problem vehicle via PuMA.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
IMPORTANT: Do not move vehicle under its own drive power once propeller shaft has been removed.
IMPORTANT: On four-wheel drive vehicles with defective, non-engaging drive, it is imperative that the following information is taken account of.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove underbody protection at front and rear .
- Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
Release screws.
Installation note: Replace ZNS bolts.
Slide propeller shaft towards rear and remove.
Installation note:
Slide propeller shaft fully towards rear.
Sealing cup (1) must snap audibly into place and rest entirely on dust guard (2).
Specified grease
GREASE FOR PROPELLER SHAFT (FLEXIBLE COUPLING (RUBBER DOUGHNUT) CENTER
BEARING AND SPLINE END)
Use one of the following greases for greasing the pro ...
Propeller shaft assembly
OVERVIEW (PROPELLER SHAFT FITTED, UNIVERSAL JOINT)
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Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Axle mounting: Replacing two rubber mounts for rear axle carrier
Special tools required:
33 4 140
33 0 012
33 4 149
2 293 791
2 293 785
2 208 576
2 155 744
2 208 574
2 293 788
2 293 790
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle
slipping off the lifting platform and critic ...