BMW 7 Series: Output Shaft
NOTES ON REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOW PROFILE BAND CLAMPS
Notes
IMPORTANT: During removal Low Profile band clamp (dotted line) is overstretched and must not be reused!
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Fig. 82: Identifying Low Profile Band Clamp (Dotted Line)
Removing
Place special tool 31 5 200 on tabs (1, 2).
NOTE: Make sure that the movable piece (3) of the special tool is placed on lug (1).
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Fig. 83: Identifying Special Tool (31 5 200) On Tabs
Compress Low Profile band clamp with special tool 31 5 200 until end of band clamp (1) lifts up.
Relieve tension on special tool and remove Low Profile band clamp.
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Fig. 84: Compressing Low Profile Band Clamp Using Special Tool (31 5 200)
Assembly
Position Low Profile band clamp in installation position (A) on gaiter.
Place special tool 31 5 200 on tabs (1, 2).
NOTE: Make sure that the movable piece (3) of the special tool is placed on lug (1).
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Fig. 85: Identifying Low Profile Band Clamp Installation Position
Check and if necessary correct positions of gaiter and Low Profile band clamp.
Compress Low Profile band clamp with special tool 31 5 200 and press on end of band clamp (1).
Relieve tension on special tool and remove.
Check hook fastener (H); if necessary, repeat operation with new Low Profile band clamp.
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Fig. 86: Compressing Low Profile Band Clamp Using Special Tool (31 5 200)
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Front Axle - Special Tools
ADAPTER
Adapter MW
Note: (Adapter) For pulling off the taper roller bearings from the
equalization housing in the front axle
differential
Fig. 1: Identifying Adapter (315090)
BUSH
Bush MW
Note: (imp
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Replacing Ventilation Line For Air Supply Unit
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM
Detach ventilation line (1) in direction of arrow from air supply unit.
Unclip ventilation line (1) from holders.
Fig. 139: Locating Air Supply Unit Ventilation Line
Remove air filter (3) from holder (4).
Unclip ventilation line (1) from hold
Replacing Battery Negative Lead
WARNING: Observe (SAFETY) INFORMATION ON AGM BATTERY and follow
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY.
Read and comply with notes and instructions on INTELLIGENT BATTERY
SENSOR.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Clamp off BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
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