Input Flange Radial Seal, Replacing - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

Front Axle Final Drive
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on oil pan, the assembly ring is
forced over sealing ring and
remains in place.
Installation is reverse of removal,
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noting the following:
Always replace drive axle radial
seal before installing drive axle.
Top up differential fluid. See
Front differential oil, checking and
filling
Tightening torques
Bearing pedestal to
oil pan
Brake caliper to
steering arm
Control arm
bracket to front
suspension
subframe (replace
bolts)
Inner ball joint to
front suspension
subframe
Steering arm to
lower ball joint
Steering arm
clamping bolt at
strut housing
Steering tie rod to
steering arm
Input flange radial seal,
replacing
Lift vehicle and support safely.
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45 Nm (33 ft-lb)
110 Nm (81
ft-lb)
59 Nm (44 ft-lb)
77 Nm (57 ft-lb)
65 Nm (48 ft-lb)
81 Nm (60 ft-lb)
65 Nm (48 ft-lb)
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