BMW X5: Replacing Centre Mount Gaiter

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove propeller shaft.

NOTE: The propeller shaft is balanced. The front and rear propeller shafts must be reassembled in the same position.

Detach gaiter (1) from groove (2).

Mark front propeller shaft (3) and rear propeller shaft (4) in one plane.

Fig. 13: Identifying Gaiter, Groove, Front Propeller Shaft And Rear Propeller Shaft

Pull propeller shaft apart.

Fig. 14: Pulling Propeller Shaft

Installation:

If necessary, insert new clamping ring (1) into front propeller shaft (2).

Fig. 15: Identifying Clamping Ring And Front Propeller Shaft

Release gaiter (1) with screwdriver from groove (2) and pull off over longitudinal splines.

Installation:

Apply an even coating of grease to longitudinal splines on shaft.

Grease, refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.

Observe markings and force front propeller shaft onto longitudinal splines (markings must be flush).

Push gaiter (1) during installation into groove (2) and make sure it is firmly seated.

Fig. 16: Identifying Gaiter And Groove

REPLACING FLEXIBLE DISK FOR FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove propeller shaft Removing and Installing Propeller Shaft (Inserted) Completely from transmission and centre mount

NOTE: To protect universal joints, tie back propeller shaft in area of centre mount.

Release screws and remove flexible disk (1) from propeller shaft.

IMPORTANT: Replace shiny ZNS bolts and self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque and angle of rotation: 26 11 1AZ.

Installation:

• Arrows (3) on circumference of flexible disk must point to flange arms (2).
• Grip mounting bolts of flexible disk at propeller shaft flange at nuts and tighten down at bolt heads.

Fig. 17: Locating Self-Locking Nuts

Installation:

Check centring mount.

Replace damaged centring mount.

Grease centring mount.

Fig. 18: Locating Centering Mount

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