BMW 7 Series: Propeller Shaft
PROPELLER SHAFT, GENERAL
IMPORTANT: Specifications on propeller shaft deflection angles are only
possible on request
with the vehicle identification number of the problem vehicle via PuMA.
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.
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Fig. 1: Overview Of Propeller Shaft
Complete Propeller Shaft
Flexible Disc
Centring mount
Centre mount
REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE PROPELLER SHAFT (FLEXIBLE DISC AT
REAR)
Necessary prelimi
Notes
IMPORTANT: It is absolutely necessary to replace the sunk nut!
The sunk nut already has a screw locking.
After the propeller shaft has been screwed into the rear axle final drive (sunk
nut), a
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Concept
The vehicle will be unlocked when the driver approaches
the locked vehicle with the vehicle key.
When the driver walks away from the unlocked
vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be
locked.
General information
The vehicle will be unlocked when an authorized
vehicle key is detected
Necessary preliminary work
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
IMPORTANT: The intake camshaft must first be rotated in such a way that
the camshaft is
free from tension when the bearing caps are released (risk of damage).
Remove LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER.
Check TIMING.
Remove LEFT INLET ADJUSTMENT UNIT.
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