BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 598

Front Axle Final Drive
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BMW special tool 31 5 130 or
equivalent drift.
Replace dust shields.
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Clean input flange and install into
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differential housing.
Tighten down nut until punch
marks align.
Install new input flange retaining
nut locking plate.
CAUTION!
Do not torque input flange
retaining nut beyond
matchmarks. Over-torquing can
damage differential internals.
Do not replace input flange or
input flange locking nut.
Installation is reverse of removal.
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Tightening torque
Input flange collar
nut to differential
until matchmarks
align
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