Drive Axle Radial Seal, Replacing - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

Front Axle Final Drive
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Be sure to restake new collar nut
at outboard end of drive axle after
tightening to correct torque
specifications. Caulk axle threads.
Top up differential fluid. See
Front differential oil, checking and
filling
Tightening torques
Brake caliper to
steering arm
Control arm
bushing bracket to
front axle subframe
(replace bolts)
Drive flange collar
nut to front hub
Inner ball joint
bracket to front
axle subframe
Road wheel to hub
Stabilizer link to
stabilizer bar

Drive axle radial seal, replacing

Note:
If only replacing drive axle radial seal,
the axle does not need to be completely
removed from the vehicle. Only the
inboard CV joint needs to be removed
from either the front axle differential or
the right axle bearing pedestal. The
front suspension may be partially
disassembled for radial seal
replacement.
Lift vehicle and support safely.
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110 Nm (81
ft-lb)
59 Nm (44 ft-lb)
420 Nm (310
ft-lb)
77 Nm (57 ft-lb)
100 ± 10 Nm
(74 ± 7 ft-lb)
65 Nm (48 ft-lb)
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