BMW X3 Quiz

Propeller shaft

In this manual: Propeller shaft
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  • Bolt
  • Clamp
  • Clip
  • Gauge
  • Mandrel
  • Spindle

Bolt

Bolt AM

NOTE: (Mounting bolts)

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BUBBLE LEVEL

Bubble level AM

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BUSH

Bush Mechanical tool

NOTE: (Impact bush) For driving in the radial shaft seal in the oil pump housing.

Bush AM

NOTE: (Spacer bush for spindle) Transmissions: A4S 310R

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Clamp

Clamp AM

NOTE: (Clamp) ø 107 mm 8 hole/4 cylinder - series: E12, E21

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NOTE: (Clamping collars) For Giubo rubber coupling

Consisting of:

1. Clamp

NOTE: (Clamp) ø 130 mm 6 hole/6 cylinder - series: E12, E23, E24

2. Clamp

NOTE: (Clamp) ø 107 mm 8 hole/4 cylinder - series: E12, E21

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NOTE: (Clamp) ø 130 mm 6 hole/6 cylinder - series: E12, E23, E24

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Clip

Clip AM

NOTE: (Mounting bracket) For mounting the transmission on the assembly stand

Consisting of:

6 = Spindle

NOTE: With synchronising key, transmission: All

3 = Shaped part

NOTE: (Shaped part) For mounting the transmission/transmissions: A5S 310Z

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2 = Frame

NOTE: (Main frame)

3 = Spindle

NOTE: (Spindle with rotary handle)

3 = Bolt

NOTE: (Mounting bolts)

3 = Bush

NOTE: (Spacer bush for spindle) Transmissions: A4S 310R

DEVICE

Device AM

NOTE: For checking and adjusting the propeller shaft deflection angle

Consisting of:

1. Bubble level

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FRAME

Frame AM

NOTE: (Main frame)

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Gauge

Gauge AM

NOTE: For aligning the propeller shaft centre bearing

Consisting of:

1. Rail

2. Gauge

NOTE: (Gauge)

3. Wedge

NOTE: (Chock) For propeller shaft diameter front 50 mm, rear 70 mm

4. Wedge

NOTE: (Chocks for propeller shaft (diameter front 50 mm, rear 60 mm))

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5. Screw

NOTE: (Knurled screws)

NOTE: (Gauge)

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Gauge Mechanical tool

NOTE: For aligning the propeller shaft

SI number

01 05 86 (604)

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Mandrel

Mandrel Mechanical tool

NOTE: (Drift) For removing the guide bearing from the propeller shaft

Storage Location

A14

SI number

01 05 90 (207)

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NOTE: (drift) For fitting the crankshaft guide bearing

Storage Location

A15

SI number

01 05 90 (207)

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MEASURING DEVICE

Measuring device Mechanical tool

NOTE: (Measuring device) inclination measuring device For measuring the propeller shaft deflection angle. The inclination measuring device was developed for the topics: Vibration and acoustic problems in the drive train (problem vehicles in the dealer organisation).

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PLATE

Plate Mechanical tool

NOTE: (Attachment plate) For determining the deflection angle on the final drive

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RAIL

Rail AM

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SCREW

Screw AM

NOTE: (Knurled screws)

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SHAPED PART

Shaped part AM

NOTE: (Shaped part) For mounting the transmission/transmissions: A5S 310Z

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Spindle

Spindle AM

NOTE: (Spindle with rotary handle)

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NOTE: With synchronising key, transmission: All

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WASHER

Washer Mechanical tool

Replaced by: 83300491818

NOTE: (Extraction washer) For the constant velocity joint on the propeller shaft.

Replaced by 26 1 110. (0 491 818)

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WEDGE

Wedge AM

NOTE: (Chocks for propeller shaft (diameter front 50 mm, rear 60 mm))

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NOTE: (Chock) For propeller shaft diameter front 50 mm, rear 70 mm

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WRENCH

Wrench Mechanical tool

NOTE: For threaded bush on sliding piece of propeller shaft wrench SW46

Storage Location

B11

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