BMW E46 M3 Driveshaft Replacement DIY (2001-2006 BMW E46 M3)

►Driveshafts have several components that will all wear over time. Some can last forever, while those in BMWs will eventually need replacing. In the E46's case, the center support bearing is usually the first piece to go, leaving you with clunks and bangs as you drive along. If left long enough, the drive shaft can break and damage the car's underside.
In this video, Gareth Foley, FCP Euro's BMW Expert, replaces a drive shaft on a BMW E46 M3.
00:00 - Intro
01:38 - Tools Needed
02:10 - Job Start/BMW E46 M3 Reinforcement Plate Removal
02:38 - BMW E46 M3 Exhaust Removal
04:29 - BMW E46 M3 Driveshaft Removal
06:21 - BMW E46 M3 Driveshaft Installation Prep
07:44 - BMW E46 M3 Driveshaft Installation
10:28 - BMW E46 M3 Exhaust Installation
12:56 - BMW E46 M3 Reinforcement Plate Install
13:21 - Warp-Up
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BMW M3
2001 BMW M3 Drive Shaft
Includes center support. Does not include flex disc.
2002 BMW M3 Drive Shaft
Includes center support. Does not include flex disc.
2003 BMW M3 Drive Shaft
Includes center support. Does not include flex disc.
2004 BMW M3 Drive Shaft
Includes center support. Does not include flex disc.
2005 BMW M3 Drive Shaft
Includes center support. Does not include flex disc.
2006 BMW M3 Drive Shaft
Includes center support. Does not include flex disc.
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[@garyvanremortel5218]

Love that you correctly spell Giubo in your literature, and not Guibo.

[@sometimes5207]

You should jack the driveshaft back up to its original height before you took the transmission crossmember before torquing the driveshaft bolts

[@salmaniftikhar6583]

Dear fcpeuro, I would suggest pls do some parts replacement videos on E60 M5 as well , thanks

[@rarefruit2320]

When you see that impact wobbly you know what’s up

[@tarashinponnen5998]

Any content on the e46 M3 Gearbox

[@mwredfern]

my e46 325xi was parked forever during the plandemic. got it rolling again, with a new battery. however, it makes a clunking sound when i move the shifter (automatic) from drive to reverse. is there a simple way to tell if the Giubo is the culprit? or is this a 'yeah bro, its the giubo causing that clunk!' thanks for the video. will place an order, once i know whats causing the clunk.

[@apenberrysgardens400]

Be that FCP Euro DIY role model…working underneath a car…respect gravity - Wear some safety glasses. 2:23

[@mayankvora1366]

Y’all should start selling a CSL intake for this car

[@jayparnes]

No preloading on the CSB?

[@tommytenzo]

Was wondering the same. Shows up in my book manual.

[@drewdavis239]

This

[@laurencemathewriggs8023]

Can't you just replace the You joint

[@fvresonanator]

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