BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Rear Axle / Final Drive
BMW 7 Series: Final Drive
- Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Rear Axle Final Drive
- Replacing Shaft Seal For Drive Flange Left Or Right
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Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Rear Axle Final Drive
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through
the skin! RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear
Replacing Shaft Seal For Drive Flange Left Or Right
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE
Use special tools 00 5 010 and 32 1 060 /33 1 308 to remove radial shaft seal
Fig. 35: Removing Radial Shaft Seal Using Special Tools (00 5
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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 groove (2).
Mark front propeller shaft (3) and rear propeller shaft (4) in one plane.
Installation note
Replacing Center Muffler (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform these tasks after exhaust system has cooled down.
Support center silencer with special tool 31 2 220 and a suitable universal
lifter.
Fig. 9: Identifying Centre Silencer With Special Tool 31 2 220
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 18 20 6AZ.
Only
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