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SIB 26 01 08: Replace front propeller shaft bolts

Replace front propeller shaft bolts on BMW E90/E92/E93 models (2007); the fix is replacing the affected part.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10027785 · Jul 2008 · also written SI B26 01 08, B260108

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

Replace front propeller shaft bolts. During assembly process, the front propeller shaft bolts may have been insufficiently tightened. Models E90, E91 (3 series), 328XI, 328XIT, and 335XI. My 2007.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 26 01 08
Also written: SI B26 01 08, B260108, 26 01 08, SIB-26-01-08, SI B260108
NHTSA ID10027785
Document IDs filedSI-B26-01-08
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models3 Series, 328i, 335i
Model years2007
ChassisE90, E92, E93
EnginesN52, N54, N55
Component (NHTSA)Power Train › Axle Assembly

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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