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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Fig. 1: Identifying Adapter (315090)
BUSH
Bush MW
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