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26 20 000 Removing and installing front propeller shaft

IMPORTANT: Do not move vehicle with engine power once propeller shaft has been removed.
IMPORTANT: On four-wheel drive vehicles with defective, non-engaging drive, it is imperative that the following information is taken account of  .
    IMPORTANT: 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).

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Tightening torque:

For N57: 18 20 1AZ

For N52T: 18 20 1AZ

For N55: 18 20 1AZ

For N63: 18 20 1AZ

For S63: 18 20 1AZ

For N20: 18 20 1AZ

Release screws.

Tightening torque 26 11 7AZ .

Installation note: 

Replace ZNS bolts.

Fig 1: Locating ZNS Bolts
G08504454Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws.

Tightening torque 26 11 7AZ .

Remove propeller shaft.

Installation note: 

Replace ZNS bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Propeller Shaft ZNS Bolts
G08504455Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.