BMW 7 Series: Output Shaft
NOTES ON REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOW PROFILE BAND CLAMPS
Notes
IMPORTANT: During removal Low Profile band clamp (dotted line) is overstretched and must not be reused!
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Fig. 82: Identifying Low Profile Band Clamp (Dotted Line)
Removing
Place special tool 31 5 200 on tabs (1, 2).
NOTE: Make sure that the movable piece (3) of the special tool is placed on lug (1).
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Fig. 83: Identifying Special Tool (31 5 200) On Tabs
Compress Low Profile band clamp with special tool 31 5 200 until end of band clamp (1) lifts up.
Relieve tension on special tool and remove Low Profile band clamp.
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Fig. 84: Compressing Low Profile Band Clamp Using Special Tool (31 5 200)
Assembly
Position Low Profile band clamp in installation position (A) on gaiter.
Place special tool 31 5 200 on tabs (1, 2).
NOTE: Make sure that the movable piece (3) of the special tool is placed on lug (1).
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Fig. 85: Identifying Low Profile Band Clamp Installation Position
Check and if necessary correct positions of gaiter and Low Profile band clamp.
Compress Low Profile band clamp with special tool 31 5 200 and press on end of band clamp (1).
Relieve tension on special tool and remove.
Check hook fastener (H); if necessary, repeat operation with new Low Profile band clamp.
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Fig. 86: Compressing Low Profile Band Clamp Using Special Tool (31 5 200)
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Front Axle - Special Tools
ADAPTER
Adapter MW
Note: (Adapter) For pulling off the taper roller bearings from the
equalization housing in the front axle
differential
Fig. 1: Identifying Adapter (315090)
BUSH
Bush MW
Note: (imp
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Jump-starting
General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
Safety information
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to an
electric shock. There is a risk of
Notes On Handling Optical Fibres
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage when handling optical fibres, comply with the
following
points:
The minimum permitted bending radius is 25 mm
Do not subject optical fibres to compressive and tensile load
Protect optical fibres against the effects of heat > or =85 ºC (e.g.
during
welding work,
