BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 592

Front Axle Final Drive
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harnesses and other under body
components are clear during removal.
Detach vent tube from port (A) on front
axle differential. Remove mounting
bolts (B) and remove front axle
differential.
Install new sealing ring, coating
-
inside edge with assembly
lubricant. Push assembly ring up
to sealing ring.
Note:
Sealing and assembly rings
between oil pan and differential
must be replaced before
differential is installed.
Assembly ring prevents damage
when front axle differential is
installed.
When front axle differential is
installed on oil pan, the assembly
ring is forced over sealing ring and
remains in place.
- Installation is reverse of removal,
noting the following:
Always replace drive axle radial
seal of differential before installing
drive axles.
Top up differential fluid. See
Front differential oil, checking and
filling
Replace sealing rings when
reinstalling banjo bolts to steering
rack.
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