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.

Driveline+Axles

Installation note: Slide propeller shaft fully towards rear.

Sealing cup (1) must snap audibly into place and rest entirely on dust guard (2).

Driveline+Axles

    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 ...

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    Other materials:

    BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Driveline+Axles: 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 mov ...

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