Subject: Yes. I should have pointed out it was my North American 733i I did this on... Author: ejonesie22 : member since March, 2004 : 1367 posts Posted on: 2008-04-12 20:16:49

Th diff for it is the medium style. My 745 has the big one.

There is no way to get it fitted unless you do the top bolts first, after fitting the drive shaft of course...

The Allens on mine came right off after the cleaning/picking of the goo, but I could see if there was some serious corrsion that a mild hit with an impact could be helpful, but only after a good effort the old fashion way.

It wasn't a hard job, just a bit uncomfortable and time consuming.



Evan Jones
1984 733i(s) Polaris Metallic 214,000 Miles
1986 745i Bronzit 162,000 Miles
1984 745i Delphin Gray 148,000 Miles (in progress)
1979 733i back to life supporting the others

oh and a '73 Alfa Spider, just because...

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