BMW 7 Series: Replacing Center Mount Gaiter
Necessary preliminary work
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.
Fig. 34: Marking Front Propeller Shaft And Rear Propeller Shaft In One Plane
Pull apart propeller shaft.
Fig. 35: Pulling Propeller Shaft Apart
Installation note:
If necessary, insert new clamping ring (1) into front propeller shaft (2).
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.
Fig. 37: Identifying Gaiter And Groove
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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
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
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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NOTE: See procedure for POWER STEERING PUMP FOR POWER STEERING GEAR
WITH ACTIVE FRONT STEERING (N63) or POWER STEERING PUMP FOR
HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE (N63).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING DYNAMIC DRIVE EXPANSION HOSE
PART 2 (IN FRONT WHEEL ARCH)
Notes
WARNING: DANGER OF POISON
CAUTION: Before drilling out rivets, drive in rivet pins with a punch.
Drill out rivets (1). Remove entry profile section (2) towards front.
Fig. 62: Identifying Profile Section On Loading Ramp And Rivets
REMOVING LEFT OR RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER
Inspect the shock absorber while installed to ascertain