Front Centering Guide, Replacing - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

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inner hub of bearing. Pulling on
outer ring of mount may tear
rubber, and entire bearing
assembly will need to be replaced.
- Before installation, make sure dust
guard is on driveshaft, and then
press center mount onto
driveshaft flush with dust guard.
- Place clamping sleeve, washer,
and rubber bushing on front
driveshaft section. Lubricate
splines with molybdenum disulfide
grease (Molykote
equivalent) and then reassemble
driveshaft.
Note:
Do not retighten clamping sleeve until
driveshaft is installed.
Install driveshaft as described
-
earlier
- Tighten clamping sleeve.
Tightening torque
Clamping sleeve
Front centering guide,
replacing
The front centering guide centers the
driveshaft in relation to the
transmission or transfer case. The
guide is press-fit into a cavity in the
front of the driveshaft and slides onto
the transmission output shaft.
No specifications are given for wear of
the guide, but generally the guide
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Longterm 2 or
10 Nm (7.5 ft-lb)
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