Removing and installing front propeller shaft (X5 M)

IMPORTANT: Do not move vehicle under its own drive 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.

ADDITIONAL WORK when replacing propeller shaft.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
Remove LEFT UNDERBODY PANELLING .

Removal:

Release screws (1).

Remove panel (2).

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Release screw (1).

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Remove cover plate (1).

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Loosen screws.

Slide propeller shaft towards rear and remove.

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Installation:

Install propeller shaft and slide towards rear.

Sealing cup (1) must snap audibly into place and rest entirely on dust guard (2).

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Insert screws and tighten.

Parts: Replace screws.

Tightening torque 26 11 7AZ .

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Install cover plate (1).

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Insert screw (1) and tighten.

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Required follow-up work:

Install REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
Install left UNDERBODY PANELLING .