BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 597

Front Axle Final Drive
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WARNING!
Make sure car is stable and well
supported at all times. Use a
professional automotive lift or jack
stands designed for purpose. A floor
jack is not adequate support.
Remove front driveshaft. See
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260 Driveshaft
Pry out input flange retaining nut
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lock plate.
Using a centerpunch, mark relation of
input flange retaining nut to output
shaft.
Counterhold input flange in place
using BMW special tool 23 0 020 and
remove nut.
Pull input flange out from
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differential using a hub puller.
- Remove input seal dust shields.
Using a seal puller or flat
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screwdriver, pry radial seal out of
differential housing.
Coat sealing edges of radial seal
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with transmission fluid and drive
into differential housing using
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