Front Driveshaft Service; Front Driveshaft, Removing And Installing - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

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Front Driveshaft Service

Repair kits for the universal joints are
not available for BMW driveshafts.
Worn or damaged universal joints
usually require replacement of the
driveshaft.
Front driveshaft, removing and
installing
CAUTION!
Do not move vechicle using engine
power once front driveshaft has
been removed.
Raise vehicle and safely support
-
to access front driveshaft.
WARNING!
When raising the car using a
floor jack or a hydraulic lift,
carefully position the jack pad to
prevent damaging the car body.
A suitable liner (wood, rubber,
etc.) should be placed between
the jack and the car to prevent
body damage.
Watch the jack closely. Make
sure it stays stable and does not
shift or tilt. As the car is raised,
the car may roll slightly and the
jack may shift.
- Remove underbody splash guard.
Remove bolts holding driveshaft to
transfer case output flange and front
differential input flange (arrows).
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