BMW 5 Series E39

since 1996-2001 release

Repair and operation of the car



BMW E39
+ Introduction
+ Maintenance instruction
+ Current leaving and service
+ Engine
+ Cooling systems, heating
+ Power supply system and release
+ Engine electric equipment
+ Manual transmission
+ Automatic transmission
- Coupling and power shafts
   + Coupling
   - Power shafts
      Removal and installation of the driveshaft
      Removal and installation of a power shaft
      Removal and installation of a power shaft and reducer of the back bridge
      Replacement of a protective cover of a power shaft
+ Brake system
+ Suspension bracket and steering
+ Body
+ Onboard electric equipment
+ Schemes of electric equipment
+ System of onboard diagnostics




Power shafts

General information

The driveshaft can have various executions. The shaft with a forward flange is in most cases applied. In other execution instead of a flange the hinge of equal angular speeds is installed. Pay attention to differences.