26 20 001 Replacing front propeller shaft
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Do not move vehicle with engine power once propeller shaft has been removed. Replace propeller shaft only in conjunction with a new drive flange and radial shaft seal for front axle output.
IMPORTANT:
Replacement only: according to installation with BMW diagnosis and information system under control unit function Perform functional check of transfer box (calibration)
Remove front propeller shaft . Replace output flange for front axle output. See 27 10 050 REPLACING OUTPUT FLANGE FOR FRONT AXLE OUTPUT (ATC 400/500 X-DRIVE) . Replace radial shaft seal for output front axle. See 27 21 030 REPLACING RADIAL SHAFT SEAL FOR FRONT AXLE OUTPUT (ATC 400/500 X-DRIVE) .