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Removal & Installation

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  1. Remove affected axle shaft. See DRIVE AXLE SHAFTS (FRONT)  or AXLE SHAFTS (REAR)  .
  2. Clean axle shaft.
  3. Grip axle shaft (1) in vise with protective jaws. Joint (2) is wheel side and joint (3) is transmission side. See Fig 1.
  4. Release retainers (1 and 2) and pull back boot (3). See Fig 2.
  5. Press off joint (1) via contact pressure of retaining ring on shaft (2). See Fig 3.
  6. Lever out retaining ring (1). See Fig 4.
  7. Pull off boot (1) over splined shaft (2). See Fig 5.
  8. Carefully clean all parts with a cloth.
  9. Installation is reverse of removal.
  10. Regrease constant velocity joint with fresh grease from repair kit.
  11. Install new retaining ring.
  12. Push on joint until retaining ring can be heard to snap into place.
Fig 1: Locating Axle Shaft Components
G00123133Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Locating Retainers
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Fig 3: Pressing Off Joint
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Fig 4: Locating Retaining Ring
G00123136Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 5: Pulling Off Boot
G00123137Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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