View How To Disconnect Drive Shaft For Towing Background. Hi fellow beemer lovers.i may be picking up a 93 318i 5 speed. The drive shaft is in two pieces joined forward of the carrier bearing, this connection must be loosened to slide the drive shaft either.
Is it an easy job to disconnect the drive shaft?
When towing a rear axle driven front engine vehicle, the drive shaft must be disconnected to prevent transmission damage. Tow dolly would be good and yes you will have to remove the drive shaft mark it i have been told that you can just disconnect the shaft at the rear diff and tie it up. Caps in center of hubs. Find where the drive shaft connects to the differential you want disconnected.