Necessary preliminary tasks:
NOTE: To protect universal joints, tie back propeller shaft in area of center mount.
Release screws and remove flexible disc (1) from propeller shaft.
Tightening torque and angle of rotation 26 11 2AZ .
IMPORTANT: Replace ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.
NOTE: On the F06, F10, F12, F13 - S63 a silicone flexible disc is installed instead of the conventional rubber part flexible disc.
Installation note: During installation arrows (2) on circumference of flexible disc must point to flange arms (3).
NOTE: Instead of conventional rubber flexible disks, F series also use aluminium flexible discs, which are also called EGG (constant velocity joints).
Installation note: Check centring mount.
Replace damaged CENTRING MOUNT.
Grease centring mount.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Body repair instructions: Straightening steel components in the structure
High-strength and super-high-strength steel plates as a rule cannot be reshaped. Reshaping only serves as
a preparatory measure to replacing the component in order to achieve optimal joining of the connection
points.
Bearing body components such as e.g. engine supports, door pillars, sid ...