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!

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).

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.

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).

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.

Fig. 86: Compressing Low Profile Band Clamp Using Special Tool (31 5 200)

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