BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 582

Front Axle Final Drive
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Apply Loctite® 270 or an
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equivalent heavy-duty locking
compound to drive axle splines.
WARNING!
Do not let locking compound contact
balls in joint. Apply only a thin coat
to cover splines.
- Pack outer CV joint with fresh
grease. Tap CV joint onto splined
end of drive axle until spring clip
snaps audibly into place.
CV joint lubricant capacity
Outer CV joint
Using clamp pliers, secure
-
retaining clamp into position
tightly sealing large end of boot
against CV joint.
Note:
Before installing each small boot clamp
be sure to "burp" boot by flexing CV
joint as far over as it will go. A small
screw-driver inserted between boot and
axle-shaft will help the process.
- With outer CV boot full of grease,
and any air eliminated from boot,
secure small end of CV boot onto
CV joint by securing clamp with
pliers.
Installation is reverse of removal,
-
noting the following:
Make sure inboard end of drive
axle audibly snaps into place.
80 gram (2.8 oz.)
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