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Different drive shafts??
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 5:49 pm
by wildeian
Are there different size drive shafts?
I'm in the process of changing my rear bearings (325i Touring), and the nut that came with the bearing (from Euro car parts) is larger than the one I took off!!?
It actually fits over the end of the shaft!!
Re: Different drive shafts??
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 5:53 pm
by E30BeemerLad
are you saying the nut is too thick or too big a diameter and therefore the thread doesn't grip?
I think there were some cars with thinner shafts where the wheel bearing sits, maybe non disc rear axled cars I'm not sure?
Re: Different drive shafts??
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 5:57 pm
by monkey
is the bearing you have the same if so cant you use the nut that you took off
Re: Different drive shafts??
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 1:16 pm
by wildeian
The diameter is larger on the new nut, it fits over the shaft easily.
The box says 318 - 320 (IIRC) but it's defo the same bearing!
Thread is a bit knackered, so it would've been helpful to use new nut. Looks like I'm gonna have to find a big-ass tap and die set now!!