Thread: e53 4.8is Front Drive Shaft Help Please?
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Old 02-11-2019, 03:42 PM
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Here's a picture of the front diff opened up...



(Image from Bimmerfest)

It looks like the differential gears (which are not actually planetary gears) are supported in place by the output bearings (the tapered needle rollers)...
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