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
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - HANDLEBARS AND STRUTS
INTEGRAL ACTIVE STEERING
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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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Notes
WARNING: Risk of injury! Refrigerant circuit is under high
pressure! Follow safety instructions for handling R 134A refrigerant.
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling REFRIGERANT OIL.
IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising th
Safety information
Warning
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes
in the car's interior. Objects in the glove compartment
can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for instance in the event of an accident,
braking or evasive maneuvers. There is
a risk of injury. Always close the glo