BMW 7 Series: Replacing Center Mount Gaiter
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove PROPELLER SHAFT.
NOTE: The propeller shaft is balanced.
The front and rear propeller shafts must be reassembled in the same position.
Detach gaiter (1) from groove (2).
Mark front propeller shaft (3) and rear propeller shaft (4) in one plane.
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Fig. 34: Marking Front Propeller Shaft And Rear Propeller Shaft In One Plane
Pull apart propeller shaft.
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Fig. 35: Pulling Propeller Shaft Apart
Installation note: If necessary, insert new clamping ring (1) into front propeller shaft (2).
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Fig. 36: Identifying Front Propeller Shaft With Clamping Ring
Release gaiter (1) with screwdriver from groove (2) and pull off over longitudinal splines.
Installation note:
Apply an even coating of grease to longitudinal splines on shaft.
Observe markings and force front propeller shaft onto longitudinal splines (markings must be flush).
Push gaiter (1) during installation into groove (2) and make sure it is firmly fitted.
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Fig. 37: Identifying Gaiter And Groove
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Replacing Complete Propeller Shaft Center Bearing
Necessary preliminary work
Remove PROPELLER SHAFT.
NOTE: The propeller shaft is balanced.
The front and rear propeller shafts must be reassembled in the same position.
Detach gaiter (1) from groov
Rear Axle
Tightening Torques
ANTI-ROLL BAR
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - ANTI-ROLL BAR
HANDLEBARS AND STRUTS
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - HANDLEBARS AND STRUTS
INTEGRAL ACTIVE STEERING
TIGHTENING T
Operating Fluids
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ON FINAL DRIVE OIL
Final Drive oil or hypoid gear lubricant must conform with the following
requirements because of the high
loads which occur on the profiles of the hypoid ge
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Antiroll Bar
Link/Integral Link
NOTE: If the integral link is detached from the swinging arm, it is
necessary after
installation to carry out a chassis/wheel alignment check.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR WHEEL.
Release nut (1) and remove screw.
Tightening torque 33 32 4AZ.
Release screw (2) and remove integral link
Remove Or Install Front Or Rear Wheel
Notes
IMPORTANT: Wheel was balanced electronically.
Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle.
Follow instructions on initializing Run Flat Indicator (RPA).
When fitting all four wheels (e.g. when changing from summer to winter
wheels), check the tire inflation pressure.
To avoid tire d
