DSS Axle Removal and Install

BB6 · 08-12-2018, 04:10 PM

Guys, I threw a video on YouTube because I couldn't find one to remove and replace the Axles. I upgraded to DSS after I snapped mine and after I already had them removed I decided to do a video because there was no way I was going to do it the way ISTAD said to. Maybe I was wrong in doing so, but I figured out a way and thought since I couldn't find a video I would post one. Hope its informative and helps someone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_DK0zF4vAo&t=897s0zF4vAo&t=897s

allmotor_2000 · 08-17-2018, 07:30 AM

This is a great DIY!!

YanoM5 · 08-17-2018, 09:46 AM

Thanks for the video. I just purchased a BM3 tune and will be adding downpipes. Did you just have the tune minus downpipes and you broke your axles? Was is it due to a lot to launches? I heard 91-93 ots tunes alone shouldn’t cause this.

BB6 · 08-19-2018, 12:00 AM

Thanks allmotor, you remember selling me your right side axle, I still have it laying around. Let me know if you want to buy it back. Haha

BB6 · 08-19-2018, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by YanoM5

Thanks for the video. I just purchased a BM3 tune and will be adding downpipes. Did you just have the tune minus downpipes and you broke your axles? Was is it due to a lot to launches? I heard 91-93 ots tunes alone shouldn’t cause this.

I actually have the OTS 93 Stg2 and fabworks DP’s. Just broke them on a launch at the track. Got to be careful wif you have a tune, no hard launches on stock axles. At least that’s my experience. And I only launched the car maybe 5 times

YanoM5 · 08-19-2018, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BB6

I actually have the OTS 93 Stg2 and fabworks DP’s. Just broke them on a launch at the track. Got to be careful wif you have a tune, no hard launches on stock axles. At least that’s my experience. And I only launched the car maybe 5 times

Aye scary! How were you launching? Launch control? I was just gonna slam the gas down at the track once the tree hit the 1 set of yellows!

Mcc420 · 08-19-2018, 08:08 AM

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Aye scary! How were you launching? Launch control? I was just gonna slam the gas down at the track once the tree hit the 1 set of yellows!

Launch control is useless. If you're using mt streets then you'll break the axle. If you're on regular tires and you spin off the line then you'll most likely be ok. I did quite a few runs at the track with nittos nt05 and was fine. Once I put on the mt streets I snapped the left side axle on the 4th run.

BB6 · 08-19-2018, 10:09 AM

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Launch control is useless. If you're using mt streets then you'll break the axle. If you're on regular tires and you spin off the line then you'll most likely be ok. I did quite a few runs at the track with nittos nt05 and was fine. Once I put on the mt streets I snapped the left side axle on the 4th run.

Yeah, I broke mine with 315 R888's on. They hooked extremely well at the track. I track is also very well prepped. This cars are not made for quarter mile, too heavy and the drive-train is weak. My brother has two zr1's and we have put those things through hell and they keep ticking. I love the M6 though. Great weekend warrior car.

allmotor_2000 · 08-20-2018, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BB6

Thanks allmotor, you remember selling me your right side axle, I still have it laying around. Let me know if you want to buy it back. Haha

😆 I am sure someone will take it... put it for sale!

Now you need the diff mount. Check out my IG page: allmotor_2000

AliG5436 · 01-01-2019, 04:42 PM

Great write up and video! Just a little curious on how to removed the axles from the diff itself? Didn't quite see that in the video you posted! Do I just pull on the stock axle with all my might and they snap right out? or is there a special process?

Mcc420 · 01-02-2019, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AliG5436

Great write up and video! Just a little curious on how to removed the axles from the diff itself? Didn't quite see that in the video you posted! Do I just pull on the stock axle with all my might and they snap right out? or is there a special process?

You need to put a flat screw driver to pry it out. There's a snap ring in the diff that holds the shafts in place.

BB6 · 01-02-2019, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by AliG5436

Great write up and video! Just a little curious on how to removed the axles from the diff itself? Didn't quite see that in the video you posted! Do I just pull on the stock axle with all my might and they snap right out? or is there a special process?

i just used a prybar inserted against the bell housing of the axle closest to the diff. Take a piece of wood block to use it as leverage for the prying the axle off. You will have to bounce the prybar a little bit or maybe even a lot. I'm not a professional mechanic so do it at your own risk, but at least that's the way it worked for me.

TinCanSailor · 07-30-2023, 05:42 PM

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08-12-2018, 04:10 PM	#1
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YanoM5 Captain 504 Rep 673 Posts Drives: 2018 Individual Nardo M5 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: WA iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the video. I just purchased a BM3 tune and will be adding downpipes. Did you just have the tune minus downpipes and you broke your axles? Was is it due to a lot to launches? I heard 91-93 ots tunes alone shouldn’t cause this.
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AliG5436 Private 6 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 F80 ZCP Join Date: May 2018 Location: Nova, VA iTrader: (0)	Great write up and video! Just a little curious on how to removed the axles from the diff itself? Didn't quite see that in the video you posted! Do I just pull on the stock axle with all my might and they snap right out? or is there a special process?
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