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BMW 2002 Drive Shaft
The Drive Shaft of a BMW 2002 transmits engine power from the transmission to the rear axle, providing the compact sports sedan with its well-known rear wheel push and amusing feel. The Drive Shaft is constructed from a hollow steel tube and yokes. It incorporates flexible cardan or universal joints that allow it to keep rotating smoothly as the rear axle rises and falls with the suspension. The road tests of the 2002 from BMW made during its launch showed that a precisely balanced Drive Shaft reduced the noise within the cabin. To control vibration on some trim levels, a single U-joint may be superseded by a double cardan setup, while models with progressively steeper operating angles, like rally-prepped versions, adopted constant velocity Rzeppa joints that keep rotation even. Due to spatial constraints in short wheelbase vehicles, a two-piece Drive Shaft with a center support bearing was adopted in some years, whereby a front stub connects to a second section that meets the differential. Although the layout is different, imbalance caused by worn joints, dents, or missing weights can cause a shudder through the floor, reminding the driver how important a straight, well-lubricated Drive Shaft is to any BMW 2002 adventure.
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BMW 2002 Drive Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q:How to disconnect and remove the drive shaft on BMW 2002?Posted by Anushka B.A:Disconnect the front silencer from the exhaust downpipe, then unscrew and remove the bolts securing the flexible coupling to the transmission unit output flange while supporting the front end of the drive shaft. Next, unscrew and remove the bolts securing the drive shaft rear flange to the pinion drive flange, supporting the rear end of the drive shaft. Remove the two bolts from the drive shaft centre bearing, then lower and remove the entire shaft. For installation, reverse the removal process while ensuring to hold the bolt heads on the flexible coupling steady during nut tightening to prevent distortion, use new lock nuts on the rear flange bolts, preload the centre bearing by pushing the support arms towards the front of the car by 0.08 in. (2.0 mm) before tightening the securing bolts, and leave the threaded ring on drive shafts with a sliding section loose until the shaft is installed and then tighten fully. To check the alignment of the two sections of the drive shaft, use a straight-edge and small blocks, as any misalignment can cause vibration or drumming during operation, which can be corrected by inserting shims under the bearing support arms.Answered by BMW Parts Specialist Brandon / Jul 10, 2023
