Constant Velocity (Cv) Joint. Replacing - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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Driveshaft
Constant velocity (CV) joint, replacing
The CV joint at the rear of the driveshaft is available from
BMW as a separate part.
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Remove complete driveshaft as described earlier in this
section.
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Clean grease off CV joint. Remove retaining circlip (arrow)
from CV joint end of driveshaft.
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Drive out bolts from CV joint.
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Remove CV joint from driveshaft:
Pry back protective boot (A).
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Using BMW special tool 26 1 110 on inner race (B), press
or pull joint off shaft.
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Check protective boot for damage. Replace if necessary.
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lnstall new CV joint:
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Working from both sides of joint, inject approximately 80
grams of OptimolB grease (or equivalent) into joint.
Install new sealing gasket on joint face that mates with pro-
tective boot. Seal fits in groove on outer race of joint.
Clean grease off driveshaft and mating splines on joint.
Apply LoctiteO 648 to driveshaft splines.
Press new CV joint onto shaft as far as it will go.
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Only press on inner CVjoint race.
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Install new retaining circlip to end of driveshaft,
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Insert CV joint mounting bolts. Be sure to reuse washers.
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Install driveshaft as described earlier in this section.