How to remove and install the drive shaft on the BMW M3?

To replace the output shaft seal on many BMW models (318i, 318iC, 318iS, 318ti, 323i, 323iC, 323iS, 325i, 325iC, 325iS, 328i, 328iC, 328iS, M3, Z3) you need to take off the exhaust, cross brace under the driveshaft Insert and use Special Tool 26 1040 or alternatively to carefully remove the locking ring securing the center bearing. Take off the transmission support and transmission crossmember. Then, take off the flex coupling bolts attached to the transmission output flange. First remove the vibration damper. Put it aside when you pull it out with the flex coupling. Start by removing the bolts that hold the driveshaft to both the differential and transmission output. After that, remove the center bearing bolts. Then carefully pull the driveshaft downward while paying attention to a fuel tank connector bottom and joints that make sharp turns. Before bolting the driveshaft in place, start by hanging up the center bearing, joining the rear joint to the differential, and torqueing the fastener lightly. For the joints that are LI-connected or constant velocity, use 52 ft. lbs. (72 Nm) for bolt size M10, 23 ft. lbs. (32 Nm) for bolt size M8. Remove the old components carefully, slide in the front flex coupling and vibration damper, and tighten two kinds of bolts according to manufacturer's specs: M10-8.8 bolts need to be torqued to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm) and M10-10.9 bolts to 52 ft. lbs. (72 Nm). Place back the transmission crossmember, apply pressure to the center bearing to push it forward 0.157-0.236 cm (4-6mm), secure, and tighten the spline locking ring to 12 pounds-ft (17 newton-meters). Replace the heat shields, crossmember, and exhaust system at the end of this procedure.

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BMW M3 Rear-Propeller Shaft
Part Number: 26107857629
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Cfrp; Propeller Shaft
- Position: Rear
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- 2016-2018 BMW M3 | Sedan(F80)
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BMW M3 Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26118090631
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft
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- 2016-2018 BMW M3 | Sedan(F80)
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BMW M3 Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26102283660
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- Other Name: Manual Drive Shaft Gearbox
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- 2008-2013 BMW M3 | Convertible(E93), Coupe(E92), Sedan(E90)
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BMW M3 DRIVE SHAFT ASSY FRONT
Part Number: 26208747238
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft
- Position: Front
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- 2022-2025 BMW M3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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BMW M3 Drive Shaft
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assembly
- Replaces: 26-10-9-501-826
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BMW M3 Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26107908446
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assembly
- Replaces: 26-10-9-501-824
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BMW M3 Driveshaft, Cfk
Part Number: 26108089609
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- Other Name: PROPELLER SHAFT
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- 2015-2018 BMW M3 | Sedan(F80)
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BMW M3 Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26112228212
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- Other Name: Automatic Drive Shaft Gearbox
- Replaces: 26-11-2-227-970
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- 1995-1999 BMW M3 | Convertible(E36), Coupe(E36), Sedan(E36)
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BMW M3 Five Speed Gearbox Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 26112227813
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Five Speed Gearbox; Drive Shaft
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- 1997-1999 BMW M3 | Convertible(E36), Coupe(E36), Sedan(E36)
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BMW M3 Five Speed Gearbox Drive Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 26112227222
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assy Five Speed Gearbox; Drive Shaft
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- 1995-1999 BMW M3 | Coupe(E36)
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BMW M3 Rear Drive Shaft Manual Transmission
Part Number: 26112229240
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- Other Name: Manual Drive Shaft Gearbox; Drive Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2001-2006 BMW M3 | Convertible(E46), Coupe(E46)
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BMW M3 Drive Shaft
Part Number: 26107908447
$1711.69 MSRP: $2239.61
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drive Shaft Assembly
- Replaces: 26-10-9-501-825
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2021-2025 BMW M3 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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BMW M3 Propeller Shaft
Part Number: 26118600524
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Cfrp
- Replaced by: 26117855000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015 BMW M3 | Sedan(F80)
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BMW M3 Driveshaft Propshaft
Part Number: 26117855000
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft Cfrp
- Replaces: 26-11-8-600-524
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2015-2018 BMW M3 | Sedan(F80)

BMW M3 Drive Shaft

The Drive Shaft in BMW M3 automobiles is specifically used for power as well as torque transfer from the car's engine to the driving wheels. As a subassembly of the drivetrain it requires either universal joints or splined joints to allow for differing alignment. BMW M3 cars might use rear-mounted transaxles to achieve the best weight distribution specific types of driveshafts like one piece, two piece, slip in-tube driveshafts might be used for different applications. Furthermore, M3 variants of BMW cars could have 4-wheel or all-wheel drive arrangements which use one or more drive shafts and transfer cases to distribute the power to the front and rear axles for better tractions and control.

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BMW M3 Drive Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and install the drive shaft on the BMW M3?
A:
To replace the output shaft seal on many BMW models (318i, 318iC, 318iS, 318ti, 323i, 323iC, 323iS, 325i, 325iC, 325iS, 328i, 328iC, 328iS, M3, Z3) you need to take off the exhaust, cross brace under the driveshaft Insert and use Special Tool 26 1040 or alternatively to carefully remove the locking ring securing the center bearing. Take off the transmission support and transmission crossmember. Then, take off the flex coupling bolts attached to the transmission output flange. First remove the vibration damper. Put it aside when you pull it out with the flex coupling. Start by removing the bolts that hold the driveshaft to both the differential and transmission output. After that, remove the center bearing bolts. Then carefully pull the driveshaft downward while paying attention to a fuel tank connector bottom and joints that make sharp turns. Before bolting the driveshaft in place, start by hanging up the center bearing, joining the rear joint to the differential, and torqueing the fastener lightly. For the joints that are LI-connected or constant velocity, use 52 ft. lbs. (72 Nm) for bolt size M10, 23 ft. lbs. (32 Nm) for bolt size M8. Remove the old components carefully, slide in the front flex coupling and vibration damper, and tighten two kinds of bolts according to manufacturer's specs: M10-8.8 bolts need to be torqued to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm) and M10-10.9 bolts to 52 ft. lbs. (72 Nm). Place back the transmission crossmember, apply pressure to the center bearing to push it forward 0.157-0.236 cm (4-6mm), secure, and tighten the spline locking ring to 12 pounds-ft (17 newton-meters). Replace the heat shields, crossmember, and exhaust system at the end of this procedure.