26 20 000 Removing and installing front propeller shaft (325xi)

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

Remove rear underbody protection from assemblies. See 51 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE FRONT BUMPER (FROM 10/01)

Remove underbody protection at center. See 51 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE FRONT BUMPER (FROM 10/01)

Unfasten screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Propeller Shaft Bolts (1 Of 2)

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Tightening torque, refer to 26 11 4AZ in PROPELLER SHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 325I, CI & XI - E46 .

Unfasten screws.

Fig 2: Identifying Propeller Shaft Bolts (2 Of 2)

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Tightening torque, refer to 26 11 4AZ in PROPELLER SHAFT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 325I, CI & XI - E46 .

Remove propeller shaft.