Car parts and drivetrain components for BMW 3 Serie 325 TDS E36. Always check the fit before ordering.
The most common signs are clicking noises when cornering sharply or vibrations under acceleration. If the CV boot is split and grease has leaked out, there is a high risk that the CV joint and consequently the drive shaft must be replaced.
Vibrations during acceleration on a rear-wheel-drive E36 are often caused by wear in the propeller shaft centre bearing, a worn propshaft coupling (guibo), or play in the inner CV joints of the drive shafts.
No, the length and mountings of the propeller shaft vary depending on the engine variant and gearbox type. For the 325 TDS, it is essential to choose a prop shaft engineered specifically for the diesel engine's torque and gearbox.
A very common fault is that the ABS ring on the drive shaft has corroded or cracked. This disrupts the sensor reading, triggering a fault code in the system.
On the BMW E36, it is often possible to replace just the ABS ring if the rest of the drive shaft is in good condition, which is a considerably more economical repair.
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