Car transmission line BMW 5 Series E28

General information about the transmission line
General information This Chapter is devoted to the description of the components used to transmit rotation from the gearbox to the drive wheels of the vehicle....

Removal and installation of cardan shaft
Withdrawal 1. Block the front wheels, then jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it securely on axle stands. Remove the exhaust system (see chapter Exhaust...

Checking the operation and replacing the flexible coupling
Examination Although BMW does not specify a specific interval for checking the flexible coupling located between the front section of the driveshaft and the...

Checking and replacing the central bearing
Examination The center bearing consists of a ball bearing assembly surrounded by a rubber pad. The bearing assembly is press-fitted but the rear end of the...

Checking and replacing cardan joints
Examination Wear of cardan joints is accompanied by the appearance of vibration in the transmission, noise during acceleration and a sharp metallic rattle...

Checking and replacing the front centering guide
Examination The front centering guide ensures that the cardan shaft is uniquely positioned in relation to the transmission flange. The guide, which is pressed...

Replacement of the hinge of equal angular speeds of the cardan shaft
Constant-velocity joint (SHRUS) on the front of the driveshaft on some models bolts directly to the transmission flange. Replacing it requires removing the...

Removal and installation of power shafts
Withdrawal 1. Apply the parking brake. Loosen the rear wheel mounting bolts, but do not give them away yet. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it...

Checking and replacing CV joints and their protective covers
Some automotive agents supply protective covers for replacement «split» type that can be installed without removing the drive shaft from the vehicle (they wrap...

Replacing the side seals of the differential housing
1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it securely on axle stands. 2. Drain the differential fluid (see chapter Car maintenance ). 3. Separate the drive...

Removal and installation of a casing of differential
Withdrawal 1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it securely on axle stands. Drain the differential fluid (see chapter Car maintenance ). 2. Disconnect...

Replacing the gear oil seal
1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and place it securely on axle stands. 2. Remove the differential cover (see Section Removal and installation of a casing of...