BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Front propeller shaft
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).
Replacing grooved ball bearing in propeller shaft center bearing
Special tools required:
23 1 160
33 3 202
33 3 203
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Replace PROPELLER SHAFT CENTER BEARING
Press grooved ...
Propeller shaft
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Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Rear axle repair instructions: Measuring vehicle ride height
Determine actual ride height (A) - to do so, attach tape measure to rim flange (2) at bottom middle and measure
to wheel arch lower edge (1).
NOTES ON REPAIRING THREADS
IMPORTANT: Install Helicoil thread inserts so that they are flush with the original thread!
NOTE: Damaged threads may ...