Special tools required:

NOTE: For Special Tools, see PROPELLER SHAFT - SPECIAL TOOLS - 740i & 740iL - E38 .

00 7 500
24 0 090
24 1 050
33 1 307

Remove propeller shaft.

IMPORTANT: Propeller shaft is balanced as a unit. Mark front propeller shaft relative to rear propeller shaft with paint stick. Marking by means of engraving which causes surface damage (e.g. center mark) is not permitted.

Fig 1: Locating Marks On Front Propeller Shaft

Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Screw

Pull propeller shaft apart.