How to remove the rear and front driveshaft on a BMW 325i?

To remove the rear driveshaft, block the front wheels and raise the rear of the vehicle on jackstands. Remove the exhaust system and heat shield, and if necessary, unbolt the exhaust system mounting bracket. Make alignment marks between the shaft, transmission flange, and rubber coupling. Loosen and remove the nuts and bolts securing the coupling to the transmission. Make alignment marks between the driveshaft and differential flange, then unscrew the bolts securing the driveshaft to the rear differential. With the assistance of an assistant, support the driveshaft and unscrew the center support bearing bracket retaining bolts. Lower the center of the shaft and disengage it from the transmission and rear differential. Remove the shaft from underneath the vehicle. Inspect the rubber coupling, support bearing shaft, and universal joints. Inspect the transmission flange locating pin and driveshaft bushing for signs of wear or damage. Replace any worn or damaged parts. Rotate the support bearing to check for smooth turning and replace if difficult or gritty. Apply moly-based lubricant grease to the transmission pin and shaft bushing, then maneuver the shaft into position. Align the marks made prior to removal and engage the shaft bushing with the transmission and rear differential unit flanges. Install the bearing support bracket retaining bolts, tighten the rear coupling bolts, and install new retaining nuts. Tighten the support bracket bolts. Install the exhaust system. To remove the front driveshaft on AWD models, block the rear wheels and raise the front of the vehicle on jackstands. Remove the engine splash shield and front subframe reinforcement panel if equipped. Make match-marks on the front differential flange and the front of the driveshaft, as well as the rear of the driveshaft and the flange at the transfer case. Remove the bolts securing the driveshaft front yoke to the differential flange, then remove the bolts securing the driveshaft rear flange to the transfer case. Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle. Installation is the reverse of removal, replacing any zinc-plated aluminum bolts.

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BMW 325i Rear Five Speed Gearbox Drive Shaft Assembly
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Five Speed Gearbox; Drive Shaft
- Position: Rear
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 BMW 325i | Sedan M54 Engine(E46), Sedan M56 Engine(E46), Sedan(E46), Wagon M54 Engine(E46), Wagon M56 Engine(E46), Wagon(E46)
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- Other Name: Automatic Drive Shaft Gearbox; Drive Shaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2001-2005 BMW 325i | Sedan M54 Engine(E46), Sedan M56 Engine(E46), Sedan(E46), Wagon M54 Engine(E46), Wagon M56 Engine(E46), Wagon(E46)
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BMW 325i Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft
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- Other Name: Automatic Drive Shaft Gearbox; Drive Shaft
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- 2001-2005 BMW 325i | Sedan M54 Engine(E46), Sedan(E46), Wagon M54 Engine(E46), Wagon(E46)
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BMW 325i Automatic Transmission Driveshaft
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- Other Name: Automatic Drive Shaft Gearbox
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- 1987-1992 BMW 325i | Convertible(E30), Coupe(E30), Sedan(E30)
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BMW 325i Rear Drive Shaft
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- Other Name: Automatic Drive Shaft Gearbox; Drive Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 26-10-7-527-355
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- 2006 BMW 325i | Sedan(E90)
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BMW 325i Rear Drive Shaft
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- Other Name: Manual Drive Shaft Gearbox; Drive Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 26-10-7-531-310
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- 2006 BMW 325i | Sedan(E90)
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- Other Name: Automatic Drive Shaft Gearbox; Drive Shaft
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- 1992-1995 BMW 325i | Convertible(E36), Sedan(E36)
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BMW 325i Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft
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- Other Name: Automatic Drive Shaft Gearbox
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- 1987-1992 BMW 325i | Convertible(E30), Coupe(E30), Sedan(E30)
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- 1987-1992 BMW 325i | Convertible(E30), Coupe(E30), Sedan(E30)
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BMW 325i Speed Manual Front Drive Shaft
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Five Speed Gearbox; Drive Shaft
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 1992-1995 BMW 325i | Convertible(E36), Sedan(E36)
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BMW 325i 6 Gear Transmission Drive Shaft Assembly
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- 2001-2005 BMW 325i | Sedan M54 Engine(E46), Sedan(E46), Wagon M54 Engine(E46), Wagon(E46)

BMW 325i Drive Shaft

The Drive Shaft in BMW 325i cars plays a basic role of delivering mechanical power and torque from the gearbox to the differential most especially in rear - or all-wheel drive models. This part is normally built and designed carefully and often feature U-joints at both ends so as to allow for the up and down movement between the front power plant and the rear differential. Many of the 325i models have had variations in the manner by which the drive shaft is constructed, including the one-piece, the two-piece and the slip-in-tube shaft that are all unique in their characteristics. For instance, Drive Shafts that have a slip-in-tube increases crash safety whilst the multi-piece driveshafts are widely seen in Four-wheel and All-wheel vehicle systems since they permit variable weight-balance and drive-shaft alignment. The driveshaft requires frequent checks due to the fact that any form of shakes, imbalance or fluttering in the shaft would require replacement of the shaft.

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BMW 325i Drive Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove the rear and front driveshaft on a BMW 325i?
A: To remove the rear driveshaft, block the front wheels and raise the rear of the vehicle on jackstands. Remove the exhaust system and heat shield, and if necessary, unbolt the exhaust system mounting bracket. Make alignment marks between the shaft, transmission flange, and rubber coupling. Loosen and remove the nuts and bolts securing the coupling to the transmission. Make alignment marks between the driveshaft and differential flange, then unscrew the bolts securing the driveshaft to the rear differential. With the assistance of an assistant, support the driveshaft and unscrew the center support bearing bracket retaining bolts. Lower the center of the shaft and disengage it from the transmission and rear differential. Remove the shaft from underneath the vehicle. Inspect the rubber coupling, support bearing shaft, and universal joints. Inspect the transmission flange locating pin and driveshaft bushing for signs of wear or damage. Replace any worn or damaged parts. Rotate the support bearing to check for smooth turning and replace if difficult or gritty. Apply moly-based lubricant grease to the transmission pin and shaft bushing, then maneuver the shaft into position. Align the marks made prior to removal and engage the shaft bushing with the transmission and rear differential unit flanges. Install the bearing support bracket retaining bolts, tighten the rear coupling bolts, and install new retaining nuts. Tighten the support bracket bolts. Install the exhaust system. To remove the front driveshaft on AWD models, block the rear wheels and raise the front of the vehicle on jackstands. Remove the engine splash shield and front subframe reinforcement panel if equipped. Make match-marks on the front differential flange and the front of the driveshaft, as well as the rear of the driveshaft and the flange at the transfer case. Remove the bolts securing the driveshaft front yoke to the differential flange, then remove the bolts securing the driveshaft rear flange to the transfer case. Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle. Installation is the reverse of removal, replacing any zinc-plated aluminum bolts.

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