How to disconnect and remove the Differential?

Disconnect the driveshaft from the input flange of the final drive and support the driveshaft with wire. Remove the constant velocity joint bolts and support the halfshafts from the body. Disconnect the speed sensors, if equipped. Support the unit and remove the front mounting bolts, then the rear mounting bolts. Lower the unit. The axle ratio is marked on the housing or cover. To install the final drive, on E30 models, install the front bolts to support, on E36 models, install the rear bolts about 10 turns to support the assembly, then start the rear bolts. On high output engines or if used for sport events install new fasteners. Tighten the bolts as follows: E30 models and M44 Z3 models to 80 ft. lbs. (110 Nm), all other E36 models: Front bolts to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm) and rear bolts to 57 ft. lbs. (77 Nm). Install the halfshafts and the driveshaft.

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BMW M3 Final Drive With Differentia
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- Other Name: Difrntal assy; Differential Assembly, Final Drive Assembly
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BMW M3 Final Drive With Differentia
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- Other Name: FINAL DRIVE ASSY; Final Drive Assembly
- Replaces: 33-10-2-289-970
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BMW M3 Final Drive With Differential
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- Other Name: Carrier, Differential
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- 2001-2006 BMW M3 | Convertible(E46), Coupe(E46)
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BMW M3 Differential
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- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive With Differential
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BMW M3 Differential
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- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive With Differential
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- 1995-1999 BMW M3 | Coupe(E36), Sedan(E36)
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BMW M3 Differential
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- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive With Differential
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- 1997-1999 BMW M3 | Convertible(E36), Sedan(E36)
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BMW M3 Final Drive With Differential
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- 2008-2013 BMW M3 | Convertible(E93), Coupe(E92), Sedan(E90)
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BMW M3 Rear Differential
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- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive With Differential
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- 2008-2013 BMW M3 | Convertible(E93), Coupe(E92), Sedan(E90)
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BMW M3 Differential
Part Number: 33101212731
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- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive, Differential 25%; Differential Assembly
- Replaces: 33-10-2-225-675
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- 1988-1991 BMW M3 | Coupe(E30)
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BMW M3 Differential
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- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive With Differential
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- 1995-1996 BMW M3 | Coupe(E36)
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BMW M3 Differential
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- Other Name: Exchange Final Drive With Differential; Carrier
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BMW M3 Differential

The BMW M3 Differential is the part that is used to evenly distribute the power of the brand's engine to the driveshaft and is responsible for turning smoothly on different surfaces. While in the conventional rear-wheel driving system, the bevel gear set differential allows the wheels to turn at varying speeds during the cornering to reduce complications like; the wear of tires, strain on the drive train and others. There are various kinds of differentials for cars and while coming to open& limited slip differentials they possess their merits and demerits where limited slip differentials have better torque splitting and better handling in performance automobiles. It is therefore expedient to always oversee the differential to make sure that there are no problems with it and fix them as soon as they arise so that it may not develop some serious problems that may cost one so much while in the end may not work very well as it is supposed to.

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BMW M3 Differential Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to disconnect and remove the Differential?
A: Disconnect the driveshaft from the input flange of the final drive and support the driveshaft with wire. Remove the constant velocity joint bolts and support the halfshafts from the body. Disconnect the speed sensors, if equipped. Support the unit and remove the front mounting bolts, then the rear mounting bolts. Lower the unit. The axle ratio is marked on the housing or cover. To install the final drive, on E30 models, install the front bolts to support, on E36 models, install the rear bolts about 10 turns to support the assembly, then start the rear bolts. On high output engines or if used for sport events install new fasteners. Tighten the bolts as follows: E30 models and M44 Z3 models to 80 ft. lbs. (110 Nm), all other E36 models: Front bolts to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm) and rear bolts to 57 ft. lbs. (77 Nm). Install the halfshafts and the driveshaft.