BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 478

Transfer Case
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Remove transmission crossmember
(arrows).
Detach transfer case vent tube.
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Keeping the driveshaft in place,
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remove nuts retaining rear
driveshaft to transfer case at
flexible disc.
CAUTION!
Do not allow the driveshaft to hang
down. This may damage universal
joints at drive shaft ends.
- Support rear driveshaft center
bearing and release mounting
nuts.
Lower rear driveshaft at center
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bearing and remove from
transmission output flange at
flexible disk. Support from vehicle
body using stiff wire.
Remove bolts retaining transfer case to
transmission and remove transfer case.
Installation is reverse of removal,
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noting the following:
Replace dowel pins in transfer
case mounting surface if
damaged.
Coat dowel pins with anti-seize
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