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    4. : How to disassemble and replace the drive shaft

BMW Serie 3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Drive shaft
Operation: How to disassemble and replace the drive shaft

This video shows how to remove and replace the drive shaft of a BMW 3-Series. Differential oil is also changed in the same video. The car in question is already raised by a jack and the front wheel has already been removed. The broken boot of the joint to be replaced is visible. It is recommended to remove the caliper and hook it, leaving it suspended near the disc. To remove the latter, you need the help of a hammer. The author explains how, to extract the strut, not even the pneumatic gun was needed; he used heat and a ratchet. To remove the drive shaft he used a small bar as a lever. In the meantime, the differential liquid is collected in a basin for its replacement. The liquid reservoir seal can be removed with a small slotted screwdriver. In the following images the new axle shaft has already been installed, so everything is reassembled as before.


Posted on 21 July 2023 by ScegliAuto

Where are the fuses of the Volvo FH located?

All the fuses of the Volvo FH are located inside the fuse box located in the vehicle cabin: in order to access the box it will be necessary to unhook the internal fixing clips that block the panel in the upper part of the dashboard, along its entire length. extension. Once this panel has been removed, it will be possible to access the fuses and replace them if necessary: here it will be possible to identify the fuses that take care of the operation of the windshield wipers, the cigarette lighter, the headlights, etc. In the vehicle manual each fuse is indicated with its amperage.

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