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E46 4WD only

Remove left and right swivel bearings.

Remove output shafts. See 23 21 TRANSMISSION SHAFTS

Remove front propeller shaft. See PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Remove front axle differential. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Detach brackets for left and right control arms from engine carrier. Release retaining brackets for left and right stabilizer bars. Unfasten screw connection on front axle support and lower the front axle support.

These operations are described in the work step Replacing front axle support.

NOTE: There is no need to detach the steering gear from the front axle support.

Unfasten oil sump screws at transmission and engine ends. Lower and remove oil sump.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Sump Screws
G03123217Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Sealing faces clean and free of seal debris.

Apply approx. 3 mm wide, 2 mm high coat of Drei Bond 1209 sealing agent (refer to BMW Parts Service) to the area around seams.

Fig 2: Identifying Area Around Seams
G03123218Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

  1. Replace gasket
  2. Install oil sump.
  3. Insert all oil sump screws.
  4. Insert screws in transmission end without preload at this stage.
  5. Tighten down screws in engine end.
  6. Tighten down screws in transmission end.
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