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2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, Standard

Differential Assembly: Installation

2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation
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CAUTION: Replace axle shaft radial seal. Also, if an assembly ring is already fitted, it must be removed before the new sealing ring is inserted with the assembly ring.
  1. Coat new sealing ring (1) with anti-friction agent and insert in groove. See Fig 1.
  2. Push on assembly ring (1) up to sealing ring. See Fig 2.
  3. Install front axle differential on the oil sump. The assembly ring is forced over the sealing ring and remains fitted. The assembly ring ensures that the sealing ring is not damaged when the front axle differential is installed on the engine oil sump.
  4. Tighten axle differential screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  5. Installation is reverse of removal.
  6. When installing heater bulkhead, check rubber seals and replace if necessary. Coat rubber seals with rubber protection coating agent. Heater bulkhead is guided at sides by guide channels. Clean guide channels and coat with rubber protection coating agent.
  7. There is no need to perform a front axle alignment check.
    8. CAUTION: Use only approved gear oil in front axle differential. Failure will result in serious damage to the differential.
  8. Open filler plug (1) and check fluid level in front axle differential. Fluid level should be to lower edge of filler plug. Replace sealing ring. See Fig 3.
  9. Tighten filler plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Fig 1: Locating Sealing Ring
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