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Originally Posted by Qsilver7
You can lift the entire rear axle by lifting on the rear diff…and as noted…make sure there is no pressure on the diffs COVER. The rear diff is supported very well within the rear subframe assembly(aka rear axle carrier)…so there shouldn’t be any issues using the rear diff. You can also do a google search for pics of BMW owners using a jack/lift and where they placed it on the rear diff. This topic has been discussed for decades.
Here’s an illustration of the rear axle carrier to which the rear diff is attached. You can see how the weight is distributed and not just focused on the rear diff and axle:
Don’t forget to chock the wheel(s) on the opposite end being lifted…especially when lifting the entire rear axle. The front wheels have no parking brake or tranny park pawl to prevent the vehicle from moving forward when the rear axle is lifted. |
Incredibly helpful. Thank you!