BMW 7 Owners & Service Manuals

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.

Center Console Assembly
Fig. 34: Marking Front Propeller Shaft And Rear Propeller Shaft In One Plane

Pull apart propeller shaft.

Center Console Assembly
Fig. 35: Pulling Propeller Shaft Apart

Installation note: If necessary, insert new clamping ring (1) into front propeller shaft (2).

Center Console Assembly
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.

Center Console Assembly
Fig. 37: Identifying Gaiter And Groove

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