The stiffing plate was not removed. It will be removed when new shafts go on. Plus axle seals. I didn't know there was a foam sponge there. I'll see if oil dripping stops. It's topped off now and ready to run. Waiting on the GMIII module is agonizing.

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'06 X5 3.0i - bought @143,123 miles (12/26/20)