Removal and installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 BMW X3, 2005 BMW X3, and 2004 BMW X3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT:

Do not move vehicle with engine power once propeller shaft has been removed.

On four-wheel drive vehicles with defective, non-engaging drive, it is imperative that the following information is taken account of:

If the vehicle has been moved under engine power with a non-engaging drive system (e.g. front propeller shaft defective and no longer engaging with the front differential or 1 output shaft no longer engaging with drive flange), it is imperative that the transfer box is calibrated after repairing the propeller shaft/output shaft(s).

After completing repairs, perform calibration using scan tool, by selecting Control unit function > Function check > Transfer box.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Release screws.

Installation note:

Replace ZNS bolts.

Tightening torque 26 11 9AZ .

Fig 1: Locating ZNS Bolts

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Release screws.

Remove propeller shaft.

Installation note:

Replace ZNS bolts.

Tightening torque 26 11 9AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Propeller Shaft ZNS Bolts

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