1969-74 BMW SPLIT HOUSING
MODELS COVERED:
- 2500 Series (1969-70)
- 2800 Series (1969-70)
- 3000 Series (1971-74)
DESCRIPTION
HALF SHAFT CONSTANT VELOSITY JOINT |
AXLE RATIO AND IDENTIFICATION
Ring and pinion gear set with Klingelnberg tooth design, can be identified by the lettter "K" stamped on the head of the pinion gear; Gleason teeth are noted by an "H" or "F" stamping. To determine axle ratio, divide number of ring gear teeth by number of pinion gear teeth. The number of teeth on ring and pinion, and the code for limited slip differential (S40), is stamped on right side of differential housing.REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
DRIVE SHAFTS AND UNIVERSAL JOINTSRemove drive shaft after removing retaining bolts from axle and half shaft flanges. Remove cover from joint housing and snap ring from end of drive shaft. Remove clamps from boot then press drive shaft joint. Remove dust boot-to-joint surfaces, and install seal cover after packing joint with suitable grease.
STANDARD TWO PINION DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY |
LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIALS (TYPICAL) |
AXLE SHAFTS AND BEARINGS
PULLING AXLE DRIVE FLANGE |
AXLE FLANGE, SEAL AND BEARING
PULLING AXLE DRIVE FLANGE BEARING |
NOTE - Differential carrier can be removed from housing with differential assembly installed in vehicle. After removing axle flange, follow Differential Carrier, Disassembly and Overhaul procedure, in this story.
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
Remove propeller shaft and drive shafts, tie drive shafts up out of way. Support differential and remove bolts securing it to front brackets and rear support. Remove differential assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure, insuring rear support is stress free when installed.
OVERHAUL
DISASSEMBLYCHECKING RING GEAR BACKLASH |
Standard Differential Carrier (Two Pinion Type) - Remove carrier bearings using suitable puller (Rolex LM 503349). Separate ring gear from carrier. Drive out pinion shaft lock pin, remove pinion gears shaft and pinion gears, then remove side gears with shims and thrust washers.
Limited Slip Differential Carrier - Remove carrier bearings using suitable puller (Rolex LM 503349). remove bolts securing case-to-ring gear flange (Type 1), or cover-to-case (Type 2), insert case and lift case off clutch and gear assembly. Separate ring gear from flange. Remove clutch components. Lift off hub, remove side gear and one set of pinion gears. Repeat procedure for other half of case.
CHECKING PINION GEAR PRELOAD (TYPICAL) |
2) Press pinion gear out. through flange and housing, then remove oil seal and front roller bearing. Using suitable puller set (6053), remove pinion bearing outer cones from housing.
REASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
DRIVE PINION GEAR ASSEMBLY |
Drive Pinion Bearing Preload - 1) If original ring and pinion gear set is being installed and gear tooth pattern and pinion bearing preload was satisfactory at time of disassembly, install drive pinion gear using original shim and a new collapsable spacer. If a new gear set is being installed, determine correct size of shim to use in the following manner: Drive pinion gears may be stamped either "+1,2,3, etc" or "-1,2,3, etch". Compare marks on tapered ends of old and new gears. Subtract the two numbers. In relation to original new gears. Subtract the two number. In relation to original shim, a plus remainder means a thinner shim is required, a minus remainder means a thicker shim is required.
2) Remove then reinstall pinion gear, using new shim(s), collapsable spacer, and seal as required. Install compnion flange and nut and tighten nut to obtain specified drive pinion bearing preload. NOTE - If preload exceeded, new collapsible spacer must be installed, and this procedure is repeated
CHECKING SIDE-TO-PINION GEAR BACKLASH (TYPICAL) |
MEASURING TYPE 1 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
Clutch Assembly End Play (Type 2 Limited Slip Differential) - Without using the four small diameter thrust washers, two small spring washers, or two large spring washers, assemble clutch assembly in housing. Compare depth of housing cover thrust surface and thickness of large spring washers, to distance between edge of housing and outer clutch disc. Install suitable large spring washers to obtain specified end play. NOTE - If excessive end play exists, thicker outer clutch discs may be installed.
MEASURING TYPE 2 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
Differential Bearing Preload - Install one shim behind carrier bearing outer cone in side cover. Install bearing cone using suitable tool (6053). Install drive flange bolt, without flange, so it contact pinion gear shaft. Install carrier in housing and tighten cover retaining bolts. Check preload by turning flange bolt using on INCH pound torque wrench. When cover bolts are torqued to specifications, measure gap between cover and housing using a feeler gauge. If preload is lower than specified, shims must be thicker than gap; if preload is higher than specified, shim thickness behind cone must be less than gap between cover and housing. Install required shims under bearing cone in cover. Heat ring gear to 176-212 Degrees Fahrenheit, install ring gear on carrier using locking compound on bolts, and install carrier in housing. Check Ring-to-Drive Gear Backlash.
DIFFERENTIAL BEARING PRELOAD SHIM THICKNESS MEASUREMENT |
RING GEAR BACKLASH SHIM LOCATION (TYPICAL) |
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