08-05-2012, 02:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Uk
Posts: 2
My Ride: 318i 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stanleyf233
OK, second hand drive-shaft (output shaft) purchased and on its way, anyone know how difficult it will be
to fit it?
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The e30s were easy, the hardest bit was undoing the 30mm hub nut - 1/2" drive plus a breaker bar.
After that, the nuts attaching the shaft to the diff are numerous but easy! E30 was 8mm hex IIRC. A quick tip for these is to have someone in the car putting the car in gear to stop the output shaft from spinning as you move around all 6 bolts. Take it out of gear as you rotate the shaft to a convenient point to undo the next bolt. But this only works if the other rear wheel is on the floor or you have a strong handbrake!
Good luck, and I'm liking your perseverance and logic with he whole frequency detective work! 
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